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During a one‑day mountain‑climbing trip, the Boxcar Children—Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny—discover that their summer outdoors will be filled with adventure. They face a dangerous rockslide, explore a mountain cave, and uncover a secret treasure, all while adapting to life with their grandfather after leaving the boxcar. Their youthful curiosity and family bond drive the story through each thrilling episode.
The book blends family dynamics, mountaineering, and detective intrigue, capturing the spirit of New England’s natural landscape and the resilience of a young orphaned family.
First publish date: 1964
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gertrude Chandler Warner
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