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

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

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (June 1, 1989)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0807508527
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0807508527
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 – 9 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 580L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 – 5
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.19 x 0.35 x 7.63 inches