A review by mjhj888
The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner

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.