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Gertrude Chandler Warner (April 16, 1890 – August 30, 1979) was an American author, mainly of children's stories. She was most famous for writing the original book of The Boxcar Children and for the next 18 books in the series.
The Boxcar Children is a children's book series originally created and written by the American first-grade school teacher Gertrude Chandler Warner and currently published by Penguin Random House. It was previously published through Albert, Whitman and Company until 2023.
Mar 15, 2024 · Gertrude Chandler Warner’s “The Boxcar Children,” celebrating its 100th year, depicts the delights of concocting scrumptious meals. “Benny discovered his beloved ‘pink cup.’”
Jun 22, 2017 · Get to Know Gertrude. Half a century before beat writer Jack Kerouac touted the appeal of freight hopping, Gertrude Chandler Warner dreamed up The Boxcar Children while sick at home with bronchitis.
Gertrude Chandler Warner was born in Putnam, Connecticut, on April 16, 1890, to Edgar and Jane Warner. Her family included a sister, Frances, and a brother, John. From the age of five, she dreamed of becoming an author.
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Located off South Main Street near Union Square, the museum is dedicated to the life and work of Gertrude Chandler Warner, best known as the author of The Boxcar Children books. The museum is open on weekends from May till the last Saturday in October the 28th.
The Boxcar Children is a children's book series, written by Gertrude Chandler Warner. A classic tale among a group of four orphaned siblings, taking care of each other, after their father dies. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are brothers and sisters.
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