THE BOXCAR CHILDREN Vol 1-28,48 by Gertrude Chandler Warner ( Lot of 29 Books) Start Price USD 5.00 Current Price USD 34.01 Time Left - Bid Count 8 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, November 24, 2008 End Time Thursday, December 04, 2008 Location ocala, FL See more about 'THE BOXCAR CHILDREN Vol 1-28,48 ' Description All volumes are in Very Good Condition.They have been well taken care of. As you can see by the picture's they are well taken care of.A little about the Books.The chapter books are for children eight-years-old and older. The books have less than two hundred pages. There are sketches for the children to use as visual clues. And as Gertrude Chandler Warner wanted, the books are fun and easy to read.Gertrude Chandler Warner originally titled the series The Alden Family Mysteries. The series is now known as The Boxcar Children.The Boxcar Children - Book Reviewby Taisha TurnerBellaOnline's Children's Books EditorThe Boxcar Children #1 by Gertrude Chandler Warner is an endearing classic children’s book. This book is about four siblings. They are Henry, Jessie, Violet and baby, Benny. Their parents have died. The orphans hear their Grandfather who is now their guardian was mean to their mother. The brothers and sisters decide not to live with him.The orphans escape the Grandfather. They find themselves at a bakery and later in the woods. There in the woods, the foursome find a boxcar. The lowly boxcar becomes a home to the orphans. The resourceful children find a dump. In the dump, they find dishes, cups and silverware. The oldest, Henry becomes a handyman for Dr. Moore.Gertrude Chandler Warner weaves a story of suspense which draws young readers into the story. Ms. Warner is a benevolent spider who spins a web about the readers. The story is so fulfilling, that once the readers finish the story, they are willing to reenter the web time and time again. The books are a treasure chest of adventure and mystery.Surprise Island #2 is by Gertrude Chandler Warner. It is the second book in The Boxcar Children Series popular with young children (ages:6-8). The early chapter books are about the adventures of the Alden children: Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny.In Surprise Island, the four young Aldens spend summer vacation on the family’s private island. Their only adult companions on the island are Captain Daniel and the mysterious Joe.As with every book in The Boxcar Children Series there is a mystery and this one does not disappoint the young reader. Who is Joe? His title is handyman. This handyman is very knowledgeable about Native American artifacts. How does a man who claims to be a mere handyman know so much? Why does he hide when Grandfather visits the island?Surprise Island continues to reveal how resourceful are the children. They are not afraid of hard work. Therefore, they gather food from the garden and the surrounding sea. The siblings provide their own entertainment. Their only dependence is the basic food ferried by boat from the mainland by the Captain.3. The Yellow House Mystery4. Mystery Ranch5. Mike’s Mystery6. Blue Bay Mystery7. The Woodshed Mystery8. The Lighthouse Mystery9. Mountain Top Mystery10. Schoolhouse Mystery11. Caboose Mystery12. Houseboat Mystery13. Snowbound Mystery14. Tree House Mystery15. Bicycle Mystery16. Mystery in the Sand17. Mystery Behind the Wall18. Bus Station Mystery19. Benny Uncovers a Mystery20. Haunted Cabin Mystery 21. Deserted Library Mystery 22. Animal Shelter Mystery23. The Old Motel Mystery24. Mystery of the Hidden Painting 25. Amusement Park Mystery 26. Mystery of the Mixed-Up Zoo27. The Camp-Out Mystery 28. Mystery Girl 48. Mystery Bookstore   Place a Bid!