Meet the Boxcar Children

Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading)

Gertrude Chandler Warner

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Random House Books for Young Readers
18 February 2025

Children's & young adult fiction & true stories

The Alden children were searching for a home--and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, the first book in the Boxcar Children series--adapted into this Step 2 leveled reader--is full of wholesome fun, perfect for children who are learning to read simple sentences.

The Alden children were searching for a home-and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, the first book in the Boxcar Children series--adapted into this Step 2 leveled reader-is full of wholesome fun, perfect for children who are learning to read simple sentences.

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!

Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

By: Gertrude Chandler Warner
Imprint: Random House Books for Young Readers
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 2mm
Weight: 92g
ISBN: 9780593901816
ISBN 10: 0593901819
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 18 February 2025
Recommended Age: From 4 to 6 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gertrude Chandler Warner was born in Putnam, Connecticut, on April 16, 1890, to Edgar and Jane Warner. Her family included a sister, Frances, and a brother, John. From the age of five, she dreamed of becoming an author. She wrote stories for her Grandfather Carpenter, and each Christmas she gave him one of these stories as a gift. Today, Ms. Warner is best remembered as the author of The BoxcarChildren Mysteries.

Reviews for Meet the Boxcar Children: Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading)

""Though these homages to Warner’s old stories may appeal to the parents of new readers more than the readers themselves, the books still serve as fun mysteries on a beginner reading level."" —School Library Journal ""Though these homages to Warner’s old stories may appeal to the parents of new readers more than the readers themselves, the books still serve as fun mysteries on a beginner reading level."" —School Library Journal