https://fromtheheartofeurope.eu/the-boxcar-children-by-gertrude-chandler-warner-...

I had never heard of this book before. It is a short children’s novel about four siblings (and their dog) whose parents have died and who take up residence in an abandoned railway boxcar. The local doctor takes an interest in them and there is a happy ending. A bit improbable – surely even in 1924 there were government authorities looking out for orphaned children – but very wholesome.

It is the first in a series of, wait for it, over 160 novels, still being published, where the children mostly solve mysteries during the school holidays, which are hugely popular across the pond. I understand that the children have not aged much since 1924. I found it a naïve and hopeful tale. A novel written today about four homeless siblings would be a lot grittier, even if aimed at the same 7-10 age range. ( )

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are brothers and sisters. They're orphans too, and the only way they can stay together is to make it on their own. When the children find an abandoned boxcar in the woods, they decide to call it home--and become the Boxcar Children!

"The Boxcar Children" is a timeless classic that captures the spirit of adventure and resilience, inspiring readers to cherish the simple joys of life and the power of resourcefulness and teamwork

Childhood dream. Four orphans find an abandoned box-car and turn it into a happy home. They live off the things they find. They find help from a dog and a local Dr. ( )

This is a very sweet family story of siblings looking out for one another. Great as an early chapter book and a read aloud, since the writing is simple. ( )