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The Boxcar Children, A Graphic Novel #1 (Boxcar Children Graphic Novels)

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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.

The illustrations of the children were alittle "Harry Potter" dark-scarry, but the story is WONDERFUL. A 'kids' TOGETHERNESS is priceless.

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

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I was hoping this was the same book I read when I was a child but it looks like a comic book. 'graphic' novel means glorified comic book.

I was not happy.