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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 an abandoned red... read more
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Four kids living by themselves as homeless till they find this beautiful BOXCAR. They meet their grandfather who takes them in as in adopting them. They get to keep their boxcar.
Characters/People edit
- Henry Alden: Eldest brother; 14 years old.
- Jessie Alden: Eldest sister; 12 years old.
- Violet Alden: Younger sister; 10 years old.
- Benny Alden: Youngest brother; 6 years old.
- Mr. James Henry Alden: Grandfather of Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny.
- Mrs. Moore: Mrs. Moore is Dr. Moore's mother.
- Greenfield: It was all about two kids trying to find out who was the cats owner was.And it was great!In the end well I dont want to give the ending away but the ending was suprising you have got to read it to see for yourself what happens in the end.
- Mary: Dr. Moore's cook
- Grandfather: Add a description of this character.
- Dr. Moore
- Henry Has
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“" I don't know. You see, there are four of us. If Grandfather is looking for us it would be easier to see four than one."”
Jessie
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I. THE FOUR HUNGRY CHILDREN
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THE BOXCAR CHILDREN SURPRISE ISLAND
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II. NIGHT IS TURNED INTO DAY III. A NEW HOME IN THE WOODS
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IV. HENRY HAS TWO SURPRISES
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THE YELLOW HOUSE MYSTERY
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XI. THE DOCTOR TAKES
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THE LIGHTHOUSE MYSTERY MOUNTAIN TOP MYSTERY
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THE MYSTERY OF THE MIXED-UP ZOO
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ONE WARM NIGHT four children stood in front of a bakery. No one knew them. No one knew where they had come from. The baker’s wife saw them first, as they stood looking in at the window of her store. The little boy was looking at the cakes, the big boy was looking at the loaves of bread, and the two girls were looking at the cookies.
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Contents CHAPTER I. THE FOUR HUNGRY CHILDREN
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First Sentence edit
One warm night four children stood in front of a bakery.
Table of Contents edit
I. The Four Hungry Children
II. Night Is Turned Into Day
III. A New Home In The Woods
IV. Henry Has Two Surprises
V. The Explorers Find Treasure
VI. A Queer Noise In The Night
VII. A Big Meal From Little Onions
IX. Fun In Th Cherry Orchard
X. Henry and The Free-For-All
XI. The Doctor Takes A Hand
XII. James Henry and Henry James
XIII. A New Home For The BoxCar
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 130 in Boxcar Children. (standard series)
Followed by Surprise Island.
This is book 442 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Gertrude Chandler Warner (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Kate Deal (Illustrator)
- Albert Whitman & Company (Publisher) - Niles, Illinois
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Scott Foresman and Co.
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1924
ISBN: 0 8075 0851 9
Page Count: 158
Publisher: Scott Foresman and Co.
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1924
ISBN: 0 8075 0851 9
Page Count: 158
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- Library of Congress: 42 1418
- Dewey: Add the Dewey Classification.
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