| Gertrude Chandler Warner and the Boxcar Children Contributor(s): Ellsworth, Mary Ellen (Author), Dejohn, Marie (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0807528382 ISBN-13: 9780807528389 Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $6.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1997 Annotation: For more than 50 years, readers have been captivated by the independence and perseverance of the Boxcar Children--Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden. Now available in paperback, this biography introduces young readers to their creator, Gertrude Chandler Warner, telling of her childhood, her bouts with poor health, and her teaching and writing careers. of photos. (Available now) |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Literary - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women |
| Dewey: B |
| Lexile Measure: 990 |
| Physical Information: 0.23" H x 6.82" W x 9" (0.36 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 25837 Reading Level: 6.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This biography talks about Gertrude Chandler Warner's childhood living across the street from the railroad tracks, her bouts with poor health, and her rewarding teaching career. It also tells about her inspiration for The Boxcar Children. |