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    Gertrude Chandler Warner and the Boxcar Children

    By Mary Ellen Ellsworth

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    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.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAlbert Whitman Company
    Release dateSep 10, 2013
    ISBN9781480450479
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