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I read these as a child and loved them, especially this first book. Now that I'm rereading the series to my 5-year-old, I am shocked by how terrible the writing is, and the gaping plot holes. It just demonstrates that some children's books are meant to be enjoyed by adults and children both, and some are meant to be enjoyed by children only.

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted

3.5

this series was so incredibly formative for me as a kid

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4.0

I love this book. it makes me want to go on adventures.

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

Another book read at bedtime. I hardly had any childhood memories of this one, except that I liked it. It is definitely written for an early reader, and the children's adventures seem such fun. But, as an adult, it was nice to read that grown-ups had their eyes on these children the whole time.

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4.0

I was feeling nostalgic & wanted to reread this since I’ve been thinking about it a lot lately. It’s still fun & cute (yes, I teared up at the end oops) and I get why I loved the series as a second grader.

I listened to the audiobook & the voice the performer used for the youngest boy was so annoying

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3.0

The Boxcar Children is a classic children's book series written by Gertrude Chandler Warner. The series follows the adventures of four orphaned siblings - Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny - who run away and live in an abandoned boxcar in the forest. The children rely on their resourcefulness and creativity to survive and have many adventures along the way. The series has been beloved by generations of children since its first publication in 1924 and has inspired numerous adaptations in film, television, and other media

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