Author(s): Gertrude Chandler Warner

Middle Readers

Gertrude Chandler Warner's classic and beloved story of four orphaned children, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny, who live in an abandoned boxcar in the forest until they are found by their wealthy grandfather. After moving the boxcar to their grandfather's backyard, the siblings have all manner of adventure. Read and adored by multiple generations, The Boxcar Children launched a much-read series of novels for children. It has been included on the National Education Association's list of "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children" and is considered one of the greatest children's books of all time.