The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children, No. 1) (The Boxcar Children Mysteries)

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Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they set out on their own in the first book in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.

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!

What started as a single story about the Alden Children has delighted readers for generations and sold more than 80 million books worldwide. Featuring timeless adventures, mystery, and suspense, The Boxcar Children® series continues to inspire children to learn, question, imagine, and grow.

From the Publisher

Solving the mystery is the fun part, but it isn’t the best part.

By the Numbers Over 70 million copies sold More than 150 books in the series Available in 6 languages Over 52,000 Facebook fans Over, 1,000 Fan Club Members

The Boxcar Children is a beloved series of chapter books that has been captivating readers for generations with its fun, easy to read storylines that feature a tight-knit group of children having adventures and solving mysteries together.Originally published in 1942, the Boxcar Children series has continued to grow, adding new adventures each year.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (June 1, 1989)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0807508527
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0807508527
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 – 9 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 580L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 – 5
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.99 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.12 x 0.36 x 7.62 inches