Reviews of book: The Boxcar Children - Gertrude Chandler Warner, Phyllis Newman • BookLikes

My only books were women's looks rated it

12 years ago

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

I actually only like the first book, because I lose interest after they moved out of the box car. LOL

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readitsomewhere rated it

13 years ago

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This is Ella's rating - she loved Boxcar Children. Reading #2 now. "I liked that they found their grandfather and lived happily ever after." - Ella, age 7

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The Book High rated it

13 years ago

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Read as part of my quest to find books for my 3rd grade classroom library that are at least 50 years old and/or have no popular culture references. Not an easy task.I'd heard great things about this series, but I have to say I'm a little underwhelmed. It seems to me more like an unlikely and implaus...

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Shelly's Book Journal rated it

13 years ago

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

This is the first book in the Boxcar children series, which introduces us to Henry, Jessie, Benny and Violet and tells the story of why they are called the boxcar children.Having already read a few of their books, my family wanted a chance to discover why "The Boxcar Children". The boys really enjo...

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Maggie Reads Romance rated it

14 years ago

text The Boxcar Children #1

WOLF TRACKS picks up right after the previous installment of the Granite Lake Wolves series, with Maggie’s best friend, Pam Quinn attending her and Erik's (the main couple from WOLF GAMES) wedding as the bridesmaid and Eric’s friend TJ Lynus being the best man.When TJ finds out the hot girl he’s to ...

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Kaethe rated it

15 years ago

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No doubt a lovely fantasy that appeals to many, but I'm afraid it didn't grab me. I know it's just not that easy.

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Bashara Likes Books rated it

17 years ago

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I think this was the first "big" book I ever read. I was so proud and I've never forgotten the story of the 4 children that live in a boxcar. Explores every child's fantasy to live free from adults and rules.

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