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Four brave siblings were searching for a home - and found a life of adventure Join the Boxcar Children as they set out on their own in the first book in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.

Celebrate 100 years of the Boxcar Children with this premium hardcover gift edition of a beloved classic.

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Discover the timeless classic that has captivated generations of young readers! "The Boxcar Children," originally published in 1924, follows the heartwarming and adventurous tale of four siblings--Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny. The children find an abandoned boxcar and transform... Read Full Overview

Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny, four orphaned brothers and sisters, suddenly appear in a small town. No one knows who these young wanderers are or where they have come from. Frightened to live with a grandfather they have never met, the children make a home for themselves in... Read Full Overview

The Box-Car Children is a classic tale which turned into a wildly popular series enjoyed by two generations. This edition is a facsimile of the original 1924 and includes all of the full color illustrations. As a facsimile, it has not been altered in anyway and will have that... Read Full Overview

Engaging Adventure: Follow the resourceful and resilient lives of four siblings who create a home in an abandoned boxcar, offering a captivating tale of adventure and ingenuity. Timeless Themes: The story explores universal themes like the importance of family, self-reliance,... Read Full Overview

Four brave siblings were searching for a home - and found a life of adventure Join the Boxcar Children as they set out on their own in the first book in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.

Henry, Jessie, Violet, y Benny Alden son hermanos y hermanas, y son hu rfanos La unica manera que puedan estar juntos, ellos tendra que hacerlo. Una noche, durante una tormenta, los ni os encuentran un vagon de carga rojo que los va a tener seguro y caliente. Deciden hacerlo... Read Full Overview

An early edition of the beloved classic. Since The Boxcar Children(R) series began in 1942, the adventures of the Alden family have captivated generations of readers. But years before she began working on the series of beloved children's books that remain widely read today,... Read Full Overview

The classic story of four orphaned siblings, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny, who find an abandoned boxcar in the forest and decide to make it their home. Since its initial publication in 1942, The Boxcar Children has captivated many generations of readers. This fully... Read Full Overview

Orphaned and alone but determined to stay together, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden set off on their own and turned an abandoned boxcar into their home. The Boxcar Children, published over sixty-five years ago in 1942, has captured the imaginations of generations of readers... Read Full Overview

Four brave siblings were searching for a home - and found a life of adventure Join the Boxcar Children as they set out on their own in the first book in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.

One warm night four children stood in front of a bakery. No one knew them. No one knew where they had come from.

When four orphaned siblings must flee their town in the middle of the night to avoid being split up, a boxcar in the woods becomes their new home. Thanks to their practical skills, a helpful stray dog, and the kindness of strangers, the brothers and sisters are able to build... Read Full Overview