The Boxcar Children: Journey on a Runaway Train...Review & Giveaway! 2 Winners!

I am so excited to tell you about a whole new set of adventures from some well loved literary characters! The Boxcar Children are still solving mysteries and Journey on a Runaway Train is the first book in the "Great Adventure Series". Here is the scoop...

In this all-new very special mini-series, the Aldens have been recruited by a secret society to return lost artifacts and treasures to their rightful locations—all around the world! After finding a painted turtle figurine, the Aldens are introduced to the Silverton family and Reddimus Society, a secret guild whose mission is to return lost artifacts and treasures to the sites they were taken from. The Aldens board a private train to New Mexico to return the turtle to its original home, and they encounter enemies of Reddimus along the way! The trip is a success… but instead of returning home, there’s a last-minute change in plans. The Boxcar Children must continue the mission for the society and deliver more things, all around the globe!

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!

I am thrilled to tell you that the publisher, Albert Whitman, is giving TWO lucky Reviewed by Mom followers a copy of The Boxcar Children:  Journey on a Runaway Train.  Thanks so much to the sponsor and good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway