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The Boxcar Children
Book • 1924
The story follows Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden, who become orphans and fear living with their grandfather due to misconceptions about his character.
They establish a self-sufficient home in an abandoned boxcar, demonstrating remarkable resourcefulness by scavenging supplies, adopting a dog named Watch, and working odd jobs.
The children eventually reunite with their kindhearted grandfather, who transforms the boxcar into a cherished family symbol.
They establish a self-sufficient home in an abandoned boxcar, demonstrating remarkable resourcefulness by scavenging supplies, adopting a dog named Watch, and working odd jobs.
The children eventually reunite with their kindhearted grandfather, who transforms the boxcar into a cherished family symbol.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
Mentioned by Deborah Stewart as a childhood story about six parentless children living in a derailed boxcar.
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