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Boxcar Children Great Adventures Boxed Set
Join Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny again in a new installment of the beloved Boxcar Children adventure series. This time, the children are enlisted by a secret society to return world artifacts to their rightful places. As the children embark on their journey around the globe, they encounter and learn a bit about the cultures and history of the countries they enter. Relying on their own resourcefulness, the young detectives work as a team to solve the mysteries surrounding the artifacts - and to evade the thieves that would block the safe return of the national treasures! The children's politeness, values, and basic personalities have remained the same as in the original series; however, this series does have some modern updates. For instance, all the characters contribute equally to solving the mysteries regardless of age or gender, and (in addition to libraries) the children utilize technology such as smart phones, laptops, and FaceTime for research and communication. Additionally, when advanced concepts, words, or historical facts are encountered, the older siblings clearly explain them to their younger siblings, making this series approachable for a younger audience. The box set includes volumes 1-5, each softcover and about 140 pgs. Originally created by Gertrude Warner, this installment is written by Dee Garretson and JM Lee. ~ Janine
This boxed set includes all 5 paperback books from the brand-new, very special Boxcar Children Great Adventure miniseries. Launched to time with the 75th Anniversary of the beloved brand, this is the first new series to debut under The Boxcar Children name in nearly 20 years. After finding a ceramic turtle in an old trunk, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are introduced to the Reddimus Society, a secret guild whose mission is to return lost artifacts to the museums and historic sites they were taken from. They just need the Aldens' help in delivering them, along with the turtle, to the first return point at Acoma Pueblo in New Mexico. The siblings ride an antique train across the country to deliver the treasures to the special agent in New Mexico, encountering enemies of Reddimus along the way. The trip is a success...but just as they are set to return home, there's a last-minute change in plans. The kids must continue the mission--they're headed around the world! With stops in all seven continents, this is the Alden's greatest adventure yet and a perfect, modern introduction to the Boxcar Children for new-to-chapter book readers.
Includes: Boxcar Children Great Adventure #1: Journey on a Runaway Train, Boxcar Children Great Adventure #2: the Clue in the Papyrus Scroll, Boxcar Children Great Adventure #3: The Detour of the Elephants, Boxcar Children Great Adventure #4: The Shackleton Sabotage, Boxcar Children Great Adventure #5: The Khipu and the Final Key
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Good reading for children of all ages! This timeless collection has thankfully been left unaltered. These are the originals written by Gertrude Chandler Warner. They are chock-full of good, wholesome, old-fashioned values and the heroes are children who are adventurous, diligent, helpful, hardworking, and polite. Our children have been captivated by this series.
The classic Boxcar Children's books have been a wholesome source of entertainment, character building and problem-solving skills for almost 100 years. This is a spin-off series with a new author, but the stories are written just as well. Henry, Jessie, Violet, Benny, and their dog Watch are always finding a totally amazing adventure to go on. While they are in the midst of their adventure, they consistently come across an enticing mystery. There adventures take place in the context of the modern world. Through the captivating plot and dialogue, the mystery will unfold right before your eyes. This Box Car Children series has roughly 100 pages in each volume, divided into ten chapters per book with a few illustrations. ~Kyce
Product Format: | Paperback |
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Brand: | Albert Whitman & Company |
Author: | Gertrude Chandler Warner |
Grades: | 1-5 |
ISBN: | 9780807506936 |
Length in Inches: | 7.75 |
Width in Inches: | 5.375 |
Height in Inches: | 2.25 |
Weight in Pounds: | 1.45 |