The Boxcar Children
The Boxcar Children
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The Boxcar Children

Written by Gertrude Chandler Warner & illustrated by Anne Yvonne Gilbert and Gretchen Ellen Powers
Book #1 in the The boxcar children mysteries Series
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7 - 10
Reading age
168
Page count
~381L
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Nov 1, 2017
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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 illustrated edition commemorates the 75th anniversary of Gertrude Chandler Warner’s timeless novel. Featuring all-new full-color artwork as well as an afterword about the author, the history of the book, and the Boxcar Children legacy, this volume will be treasured by first-time readers and longtime fans alike.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780807509258
    Publication Date
    November 1, 2017
    Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    February 6, 1924
    Page Count
    168
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    7 - 10 years
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~381L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~K
    ATOS® Book Level
    2.7
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    127947
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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