![]() ![]() Moore, who lives in a nearby city, hires Henry to do jobs around his home, such as mowing the lawn and organizing his garage. Finding an abandoned boxcar, they start a new life of independence. Upon the death of their mother and father, their grandfather assumes custody of the children, but they run away because they believe him to be cruel. The first book tells the story of four children: Henry James Alden, 14 Jessie Alden, 12 Violet Alden, 10 Benny Alden, 4 (and 6 in books not by Gertrude Chandler Warner) and their dog Watch. Other books in the series have been created by other writers, but always feature the byline "Created by Gertrude Chandler Warner". ![]() Only the first 19 stories were written by creator Warner. Eventually they are reunited with their grandfather. Published in 1924, the original "The Box-Car Children" novel tells the story of four orphaned children who run away from their grandfather and start a new life of independence in an abandoned boxcar. ![]() The series is aimed at grammar school readers and includes over 100 titles. The Boxcar Children is a children's book series created and originally written by American first-grade school teacher, Gertrude Chandler Warner. Original Series | Great Adventure | Specials | Home The Books of the Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner the books of the boxcar children ![]()
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