Library's review
I remember reading the Boxcar Children books when I was very young and being absolutely entranced at the idea of being alone in the world, living in an old boxcar, no ooky parents around. I probably should have left this one in the memory banks; not that it's bad, just that from the towering
In summation: A lovely story for kids, and not so much for grumpy old ladies.
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distance of incipient old age it all seems so gosh darn sweet. Siblings never fight and always pay each other compliments, nothing bad happens to four kids out on their own, they even get adopted by a cute dog, for heaven's sake! I'm not saying I need a fight to the death aired on live television to make things interesting, but something in between would be nice. Ah, well. I still have my fond memories from childhood, at least.In summation: A lovely story for kids, and not so much for grumpy old ladies.
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Description
Juvenile Fiction. Juvenile Literature. Mystery. HTML: One warm night four children stood in front of a bakery. No one knew them. No one knew where they had come from. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are orphans. Can they find a home where they can stay together as a family?.
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Publisher's Weekly
An impeccable production of a compelling story...
Awards
Triple Crown Awards (Nominee — 2012)
Alabama Camellia Children's Choice Book Award (Winner — 1984-1985)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1924