The Boxcar Children Graphic Novel
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Age Range
7 - 10
Genre
graphic novel
Copyright Year
2026-08-25
Page Count
176
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Grade Level
2nd - 5th
ISBN
9798217117345
Lexile
470
Themes
family
adventure
teamwork

The Boxcar Children Graphic Novel

Written by Gertrude Chandler Warner and Meika Hashimoto (Adapter) and Illustrated by Giovanni Abeille

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The Boxcar Children graphic novel follows siblings Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny as they search for a place to call home. Determined to stay together, they discover an abandoned boxcar in the woods and use their creativity and resourcefulness to build a life of their own. This colorful adaptation of the beloved classic celebrates family, resilience, independence, and the power of working together.

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Age Range
7 - 10
Genre
graphic novel
Copyright Year
2026-08-25
Page Count
176
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Grade Level
2nd - 5th
ISBN
9798217117345
Lexile
470
Themes
family
adventure
teamwork
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