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Box-Car Children

Gertrude Chandler Warner 1 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

Four children, Henry, Jess, Violet, and Bennie, live alone in a stranded boxcar. They find items they need from the dump and adopt a stray dog named Watch. Henry earns money working for Dr. McAllister and his mother, Mrs. McAllister, unaware that the McAllisters are secretly watching them.

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Black Star-Johnston McCulley Aug 23, 2026 29217 Four children: Henry, Jess Violet and Bennie. They are living alone in a stranded boxcar. They find items they need from the dump and a stray dog whom they name Watch. Henry earns money by working for a man named Dr. McAllister and his mother, Mrs. McAllister. But, while they are living their daily lives, little do they know that the McAllisters are watching their every move. (Summary by francesb)

Camp Fire Girls at Sunrise Hill-Margaret Vandercook Aug 22, 2026 20388 Four children: Henry, Jess Violet and Bennie. They are living alone in a stranded boxcar. They find items they need from the dump and a stray dog whom they name Watch. Henry earns money by working for a man named Dr. McAllister and his mother, Mrs. McAllister. But, while they are living their daily lives, little do they know that the McAllisters are watching their every move. (Summary by francesb)

Mark the Match Boy or Richard Hunter's Ward-Horatio Alger, Jr Aug 21, 2026 14016 Four children: Henry, Jess Violet and Bennie. They are living alone in a stranded boxcar. They find items they need from the dump and a stray dog whom they name Watch. Henry earns money by working for a man named Dr. McAllister and his mother, Mrs. McAllister. But, while they are living their daily lives, little do they know that the McAllisters are watching their every move. (Summary by francesb)

Pony Rider Boys in the Ozarks-Frank Gee Patchin Aug 20, 2026 18108 Four children: Henry, Jess Violet and Bennie. They are living alone in a stranded boxcar. They find items they need from the dump and a stray dog whom they name Watch. Henry earns money by working for a man named Dr. McAllister and his mother, Mrs. McAllister. But, while they are living their daily lives, little do they know that the McAllisters are watching their every move. (Summary by francesb)

Carved Lions-Mary Louisa Molesworth Aug 19, 2026 13589 Four children: Henry, Jess Violet and Bennie. They are living alone in a stranded boxcar. They find items they need from the dump and a stray dog whom they name Watch. Henry earns money by working for a man named Dr. McAllister and his mother, Mrs. McAllister. But, while they are living their daily lives, little do they know that the McAllisters are watching their every move. (Summary by francesb)

Pony Rider Boys in Montana-Frank Gee Patchin Aug 18, 2026 19204 Four children: Henry, Jess Violet and Bennie. They are living alone in a stranded boxcar. They find items they need from the dump and a stray dog whom they name Watch. Henry earns money by working for a man named Dr. McAllister and his mother, Mrs. McAllister. But, while they are living their daily lives, little do they know that the McAllisters are watching their every move. (Summary by francesb)

Blue Lagoon-H. De Vere Stacpoole Aug 17, 2026 27527 Four children: Henry, Jess Violet and Bennie. They are living alone in a stranded boxcar. They find items they need from the dump and a stray dog whom they name Watch. Henry earns money by working for a man named Dr. McAllister and his mother, Mrs. McAllister. But, while they are living their daily lives, little do they know that the McAllisters are watching their every move. (Summary by francesb)

As I Lay Dying-William Faulkner Aug 16, 2026 23096 Four children: Henry, Jess Violet and Bennie. They are living alone in a stranded boxcar. They find items they need from the dump and a stray dog whom they name Watch. Henry earns money by working for a man named Dr. McAllister and his mother, Mrs. McAllister. But, while they are living their daily lives, little do they know that the McAllisters are watching their every move. (Summary by francesb)

Bobbsey Twins at Cedar Camp-Laura Lee Hope Aug 15, 2026 15677 Four children: Henry, Jess Violet and Bennie. They are living alone in a stranded boxcar. They find items they need from the dump and a stray dog whom they name Watch. Henry earns money by working for a man named Dr. McAllister and his mother, Mrs. McAllister. But, while they are living their daily lives, little do they know that the McAllisters are watching their every move. (Summary by francesb)

Road to Oz-L. Frank Baum Aug 11, 2026 17156 Four children: Henry, Jess Violet and Bennie. They are living alone in a stranded boxcar. They find items they need from the dump and a stray dog whom they name Watch. Henry earns money by working for a man named Dr. McAllister and his mother, Mrs. McAllister. But, while they are living their daily lives, little do they know that the McAllisters are watching their every move. (Summary by francesb)

Mystery of the Chinese Ring-Andy Adams Aug 10, 2026 14620 Four children: Henry, Jess Violet and Bennie. They are living alone in a stranded boxcar. They find items they need from the dump and a stray dog whom they name Watch. Henry earns money by working for a man named Dr. McAllister and his mother, Mrs. McAllister. But, while they are living their daily lives, little do they know that the McAllisters are watching their every move. (Summary by francesb)

Fighting the Whales-R. M. Ballantyne Aug 10, 2026 7750 Four children: Henry, Jess Violet and Bennie. They are living alone in a stranded boxcar. They find items they need from the dump and a stray dog whom they name Watch. Henry earns money by working for a man named Dr. McAllister and his mother, Mrs. McAllister. But, while they are living their daily lives, little do they know that the McAllisters are watching their every move. (Summary by francesb)

Ego Machine-Henry Kuttner Aug 9, 2026 6886 "Ego Machine" by Henry Kuttner delves into the complexities of identity and self-perception, exploring the intricate relationship between ego and the human experience. This thought-provoking narrative invites listeners to reflect on the nature of existence and the ways in which our sense of self can shape our realities. Kuttner's exploration of these timeless themes resonates powerfully today, as

Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue in the Big Woods - Laura Lee Hope Aug 1, 2026 15102 Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue in the Big Woods by Laura Lee Hope invites listeners into the charming adventures of two siblings exploring the wonders of nature. This delightful tale captures the essence of childhood curiosity and the joys of sibling companionship, making it a timeless story that resonates with audiences of all ages. The themes of exploration, imagination, and the bond between sib

Box-Car Children - Gertrude Chandler Warner May 22, 2026 9754 Four children: Henry, Jess Violet and Bennie. They are living alone in a stranded boxcar. They find items they need from the dump and a stray dog whom they name Watch. Henry earns money by working for a man named Dr. McAllister and his mother, Mrs. McAllister. But, while they are living their daily lives, little do they know that the McAllisters are watching their every move. (Summary by francesb)

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