The Boxcar Children Series by Gertrude Warner

Follow the adventures of the Boxcar Children! Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny Alden are four orphans who decide to make their home in the forest in an abandoned boxcar. When they finally meet their grandfather, the Boxcar Children solve an unprecedented number of mysteries and go on countless adventures together. This enduring series, originally created by Gertrude Warner, has been around for almost 100 years and has been subsequently made into 2 films: The Boxcar Children (2014) and Surprise Island (2018). In addition, The Box-car Children (Book #1 in the series) was recently named one of "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children."

What grade level are the Boxcar Children books for?

The Boxcar Children Books are appropriate for readers ages 8-10.

How many books are in the Boxcar Children Book Series?

There are nearly 160 titles in the Boxcar Children series to date, with more being released every year.

Can you read the Boxcar Children books in any order?

You can choose to read the Boxcar Children books in order for continuity of main character development, however is not necessary that you read the Boxcar Children books in order as each book has its own separate storyline.

The Boxcar Children Book Series

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