Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden are brothers and sisters--and they're orphans! The only way they can stay together is to make it on their own. One night, during a storm, the children find an old red boxcar that keeps them warm and safe. They decide to make it their home.
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Warner’s Boxcar Children was published in 1942 to mixed reviews. Parents were alarmed that the novel’s child heroes, the Alden siblings, got on so well without adult intervention. Children, however, felt empowered and enthusiastically applauded the young survivalists and their numerous further adventures. Denton, whose credits include work for the Cartoon Network, and Dubisch, best known for his fantasy comic artwork, have put together graphic-novel versions of some of the stories. In this first book, the orphaned Aldens set up housekeeping in an old boxcar, making the most of their particular strengths, until their grandfather takes them in. The story, though easy to read and follow, is presented in a surprisingly lackluster manner. The artwork, however, is more energetic, and the format works in the series’ favor, lending a contemporary feel even though the cars and clothes are vintage. The question remains, though, whether these modest pluses are enough to entice readers to continue to read the whole series (or find the original books). Grades 3-4. --Stephanie Zvirin
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Gertrude Chandler Warner is an Albert Whitman author.
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Great for reluctant readers!,
This review is from: The Boxcar Children, A Graphic Novel #1 (Boxcar Children Graphic Novels) (Paperback)
I originally checked this book out at the library because my son wouldn't read the "longer" original version of the Boxcar Children. The Boxcar Children graphic novels are great for reluctant readers. Don't expect a thick book. They are slim paperbacks for children who enjoy reading cartoons. We now own four subsequent Boxcar mysteries. These mysteries are a perfect alternative for struggling readers.
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This review is from: The Boxcar Children, A Graphic Novel #1 (Boxcar Children Graphic Novels) (Paperback)
The illustrations of the children were alittle "Harry Potter" dark-scarry, but the story is WONDERFUL. A 'kids' TOGETHERNESS is priceless.
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Try This One to Grow Interest in the Series,
This review is from: The Boxcar Children, A Graphic Novel #1 (Boxcar Children Graphic Novels) (Paperback)
The first Boxcar Children Graphic Novel is written on the 2nd Grade level.In 32 pages, it tells the story of the 4 Alden children -- Henry, Jessie, Benny and Violet -- who try to stay together after their parents die. There is a rich Grandfather in the background, but the children are afraid to trust him, so they try living doing odd jobs. There adventures lead them to an abandoned boxcar where they set up house. That is, until Violet becomes sick. Enter Grandfather to help save the day. I think this would be a good book to add to a classroom, and if I had a reluctant reader I would surely check this out of the library to see if the addition of Mike Dubisch's nice artwork didn't push them along to read the book and get interested in the series. Pam T~ mom/blogger booksforkids-reviews
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