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Box-Car Children (Version 3: Dramatic Reading)

Box-Car Children (Version 3: Dramatic Reading)

By: Gertrude Chandler Warner
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This is a story about four children who ran away from home after their parents died. They are trying to hide from their grandfather, and end up finding a box-car to live in. They have many adventures, and they always stay together no matter what. (Summary by Norah Nelson) Cast of characters: Henry Cordyce, read by Petra Elphinstone Jess Cordyce, read by ShrimpPhish Violet Cordyce, read by Victoria Alice Bell Benny Cordyce, read by Barry Reed Mr James Cordyce, read by Larry Wilson Dr. McAllister, read by Chuck Williamson Mrs. McAllister, read by The Countess Narrated by Jim Hedrick. Additional Voices: Stacey M, Amos Buchanan, Evan Hedrick, Elsie Selwyn, Agnes Robert Behr, Natalia, Lynette Caulkins, Rapunzelina, Bookworm360, Alexander Rioux, Ellie. Audio edited by Brian Fullen.Copyright Children's Fiction Genre Art Literary History & Criticism Literature & Fiction
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