The Box-Car Children

The story follows four orphaned siblings, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny, who find joy and adventure living in an abandoned boxcar in the forest. Their carefree life is disrupted when one child falls ill, prompting a local doctor to contact their estranged grandfather, whom they fear due to family tales of his cruelty. However, the grandfather turns out to be kind and welcoming, allowing the children to continue their boxcar adventures in his care. This classic tale, first published in 1924, is the beginning of a beloved series.