In this biography, readers will learn about Gertrude Chandler Warner's childhood living across the street from the railroad tracks, her bouts with poor health, and her rewarding teaching career. Most importantly, they will learn about her earliest attempts at writing and her inspiration for The Boxcar Children.
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Release date
September 10, 2013 -
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781480450479
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781480450479
- File size: 4006 KB
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 6
- Lexile® Measure: 990
- Interest Level: K-3(LG)
- Text Difficulty: 4-7
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Reviews
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December 30, 1996
For a more in-depth look at the author, fans will want to pick up the newly released paperback edition of Gertrude Chandler Warner and the Boxcar Children by Mary Ellen Ellsworth, illus. by Marie DeJohn, which chronicles Warner's early years as an elementary schoolteacher in her hometown of Putnam, Conn., her work in children's publishing and the writing of the much-loved adventures.
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