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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2018 · Est. 10 min read-aloud
The Boxcar Children
By Shane Clester (Illustrator)
Part of the The Boxcar Children: Time to Read series
Four orphans find a home in an abandoned boxcar, forging a new life together.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 54 ratings
48 pages· 1,223 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Four orphaned siblings, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny, must find a way to stay together. Discovering an abandoned boxcar in the woods, they transform it into their new home. As they navigate their new life, they face challenges and adventures, testing their resilience and bond. Can they create a family from the remnants of their past? Dive into the story that began the beloved Boxcar Children Mysteries and explore the courage and ingenuity of these young adventurers.
From the publisher
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are orphans. The only way they can stay together as a family is to make it on their own. So when the children find an abandoned boxcar in the woods, they decide to call it home–and become the Boxcar Children! Adapted from the feature film of the same name, this early reader allows children to step into reading with the story that launched the beloved Boxcar Children Mysteries.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 1,223
- Reading age
- 5–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 440L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3
- F&P level
- ~L
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 2018
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780807508398
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