Our Thoughts: I am a long time fan of The Boxcar Children. I read the series when I was a kid and I was reintroduced when I began to read it aloud again to my kids. The fun adventures of the Alden children never fail to hook my kids whether it be a shared read aloud or an independent read now that they are older. I was more than a little excited about this new series and couldn't wait to dive into it with the kids.
First of all, because the original Boxcar Children books were written many years ago they can feel a little dated. I actually think this is a bit charming but sometimes things need a little translating for 21st century kids! This new series has the Alden kids still forever young but living in a more modern world. That being said, the wonderfully wholesome vibe that the series has always exhibited is still on full display. The children, Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny are still great kids with a keen sense of adventure and family values that can't be beat.
Journey on a Runaway Train is a great new series for early readers. I love it as a read aloud for family time. It is one of those great series that has appeal across the ages which means my 10 years old and my 7 year old are all fans (love it when that happens!). There is plenty of excitement and teamwork and this first book sets the stage for a worldwide adventure that the kids and I are excited to tag along on. You can pick up this book on the Albert Whitman website HERE. This would make a great Summer Vacation book!
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77 comments:
My older son used to love these books, I think my youngest would love it too.
We have not read or seen the Boxcar Children yet.
I have not read the Boxcar books but my older daughter has.
They have read some of the Boxcar series.
I am super-familiar. I read them all when I was younger.
I loved them as s kid
yes i won a dvd a year ago for different dvd
I remember it but my daughter has not read these yet.
I don't think they are familiar with them. But they are readers so I know they will love to read them.
We love them! Excellent reading and I want to read them with my grandchildren now.
I read these books when I was growing up.
I read them growing up, but my kids haven't yet!
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Ashley C
I enjoyed reading this series when I was young. I cannot wait to share this with my children.
We haven't heard of them until now
I loved these books as a kid.
I read those books, and I'm 70!
My girls have seen the movie, thank you for the chance ,natbelinsky@verizon.net
We have read boxcar children books as read aloud in homeschool.
I'm a HUGe fan of the boxcar children and when I have kids... they will be too!
I remember reading them growing up, now my son is going into 1st grade -and loves to read!
I have a passing familiarity with them, but haven't really read them myself.
I'm a little familiar with them.
My Tween has the first four books of the old series and has the one DVD movie. She LOVES these characters.
My girls all loved them. My son is just starting to discover them.
Oh, yeah! I loved those books. The kids were so self-reliant -- I wished I could have lived in a boxcar and rustled dishes from the dump and helped pick cherries!
i loved these, but i haven't got my kids into them yet.
Yes! I read these books as a kid and also got my daughter interested in the series.
I loved this series as a kid
When my daughter was young, she loved to read the Boxcar kids books.
I used to read the Boxcar Children as a child in grade school!
My kids are not familiar with them, and honestly I had forgotten about them till now. I used to read them all.
I have read the series but my kids aren't familiar
We have not heard of them before.
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I LOVED the Boxcar Children! I still have every book, except for the ones I let my neice borrow.
My son and I have watched the boxcar children movie together :)
I have never read them, but they were highly recommended by a dear friend, so I plan on getting them for my granddaughter.
Was not sure if they ever were but I have an would like my grandchildren too!
My kids like these
Of course! The Boxcar Chiildren is a classic series for kids.
Nancy
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My daughter has read the series and enjoys it.
I've read ALL of them! Can't wait to share them.
My kids have read a few of the books
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Merry
We've all heard of them.
they love them
I read the Boxcar Children books as a kid. My daughters read them and now my grandkids are reading them.
Yes, my daughter did a book report on one of the books once.
I commented on a FB post, username Julie Waldron.
My daughter LOVES the Boxcar Children
I loved it growing up and now my boys do too!
My son used to read these books.
I loved reading The Boxcar Children when I was a kid.
My daughter is a third grade teacher, and she has some of these books in her classroom library.
I don't think they are familiar with them.
Yes, we are familiar with it.
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I remember reading one of the Boxcar Children books when I was a little girl.
I discovered this series as a kid and LOVED it! To a kid, living in a boxcar and eating berries sounds like a pretty cool adventure.
Not familiar but would love to read them.
I used to read the boxcar children when I was a child! My kids have heard of them, but I don't think they have read any.
I used to read The Boxcar Children series when I was younger. I want to share them with my nieces and nephews who also love to read.
I remember reading this series when I was little.
i am not sure i think i might have in school and the neigbor kid would love the book
I used to sit in the school library and read The Boxcar Children. I loved them! My kids are not familiar with them yet though, I'll have to change that.
Neither myself nor my grandchildren are familiar with them but they sound interesting.
Yes my sons have read some of the books.
Yes, we LOVE them!!
We have not read them yet but would like to!
I used to read it as a child
I never read it.. Although when I volunteer in a class I remember see that series.
I'm not, but my nieces are
I am familiar with the Boxcar Children. I would love to introduce my granddaughter to them. I believe she would enjoy these books. Thanks!
I read these books
I love the Boxcar Children and would LOVE to win this! Thanks for the chance!
i used to read this series when i was a teen, my daughter has now read a few.
I loved the books as a kid! My littles are too little!
I didn't read them growing up but my oldest daughters have read them before
I've seen them at the library, but my kids have never read them.
Yes, my kids read some of them.
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