The Boxcar Children

Gertrude Chandler Warner

Dec 2010 · Open Road Media

About this ebook

The New York Times–bestselling tale of four orphaned siblings who will do anything to stick together, featuring more than thirty original illustrations.

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden take care of one another. They have no parents, no other family—except for a grandfather they don’t care to see—and no home . . . until the night they find the boxcar. Old, rusty, lonely, and abandoned in the woods, it’s the perfect home for four brave children on their own.

Through hard work and courage, the Aldens begin to build a life full of fun and adventure. But when they’re faced with a problem they can’t solve themselves, they’re forced to look for adult help—and will find it in the most unlikely ally.
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Hailed by School Library Journal as one of the top 100 children’s novels of all time, Gertrude Chandler Warner’s story has delighted generations of young readers and launched a long-running series and an animated film featuring her fearless foursome. Now, new and old fans alike can delight in the timeless book that started it all, featuring illustrations by L. Kate Deal.

Ratings and reviews

Definitely one of my favorites as a child! Made my imagination run wild! Now I'm reading it to my two children. Thank you Mrs. Warner

Four orphan children running away from a cruel mean grandfather only to find out he's nice. What a kind sweet story. I think I'll read book #2.

I read my first story of the boxcar children when I was in the 2nd grade about 6 or 7 years of age. I have been trying to locate the ongoing series. Praise GOD that I have finally found them. These books are wonderful and every child should be introduced to at least the first book in the series. I would bet that they will want to read more. by the way I am 57 years young and I am going to try and buy every book in the series. Gertrude what a wonderful writer you are. Thank You! Sincerely, Jottie Queen

About the author

Gertrude Chandler Warner (1890–1979) was an American author of children’s books, most notably the nineteen original titles in the Boxcar Children Mysteries series. Warner was raised in Putnam, Connecticut, across the street from a railroad station, which later inspired her to write about children living in a boxcar. In 1918, she began what would become a thirty-two-year career teaching first and third grade at the Israel Putnam School. She died in Putnam on August 30, 1979, when she was eighty-nine years old. But the Boxcar Children live on: To this day, talented authors contribute new stories to the series, which now includes over one hundred twenty books.