Gertrude Chandler Warner
Born: 01-01-1890
Gertrude Chandler Warner was an American author best known for creating "The Boxcar Children" series, which debuted in 1924. Born in 1890 in Putnam, Connecticut, she worked as a teacher for over 30 years. Warner's love for storytelling and education inspired her to craft engaging tales for young readers. Her legacy endures through the beloved series, which continues to captivate children with its themes of adventure and resilience.
Book summaries for books written by Gertrude Chandler Warner
Quotes
We like to sleep in a haystack, but we have to be very careful to see that it is dry.
Let's live in the boxcar!
The cherries are ripe and red!
We'll have to be careful not to be seen by anyone.
We'll work and make a home for ourselves.
We must hurry if we are to get back before dark.
I can carry more than a boy my size usually can.
We can cook supper here and eat it.
I think it will be fun to live in a boxcar.
We can make it just like home.
Henry is the oldest and he knows best.
I wish we had a table.