THE BOXCAR CHILDREN

Generations of young readers have cherished the spirited Depression-era adventures of The Boxcar Children, Story by Gertrude Chandler Warner, adaptation by Barbara Field and directed by Rob Zapple. Orphaned and in danger of being sent to different foster homes, the four siblings run away and make their home in an abandoned railroad boxcar. Pursued by the authorities and a mysterious stranger, the children discover the rewards and perils of life on the run, as well as the joy of keeping their family together. A chance to appreciate the resiliency, strength, and the good we are capable of in times of crisis provides a welcome opportunity for both children and their parents.