The Boxcar Children: The Secret of the Old Clock

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:book
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Boxcar_Children_Special_Editions
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:1994
gptkb:2014
The Boxcar Children animated series
The Boxcar Children live-action film
gptkbp:author gptkb:Gertrude_Chandler_Warner
gptkbp:available_formats gptkb:book
E-book
Hardcover
Paperback
gptkbp:character_development The characters grow through their adventures.
gptkbp:character_traits Creative.
Courageous.
Resourceful.
Intelligent.
Loyal.
gptkbp:conflict The children face challenges while solving the mystery.
gptkbp:critical_reception Generally positive.
gptkbp:cultural_impact Part of a popular children's book series.
gptkbp:cultural_significance Encourages reading among children.
Promotes problem-solving skills.
A staple in children's literature.
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:The_Boxcar_Children:_Surprise_Island
gptkbp:genre gptkb:book
gptkbp:illustrator gptkb:Diane_de_Groat
gptkbp:influenced_by Children's adventure stories.
Mystery genre.
American folklore.
Detective fiction.
The Great Depression.
Nancy Drew series.
Hardy Boys series.
gptkbp:inspiration Inspired by the author's own childhood.
gptkbp:isbn 978-0-448-09529-2
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Benny_Alden
gptkb:Henry_Alden
gptkb:Violet_Alden
Jessie Alden
gptkbp:motif Family bonds.
Clocks.
Old objects.
gptkbp:narrative_style Third-person narration.
gptkbp:page_count 128
gptkbp:plot The children solve a mystery involving an old clock.
gptkbp:published_year 1924
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Grosset_&_Dunlap
gptkbp:resolution The mystery is solved by the end of the book.
gptkbp:series gptkb:The_Boxcar_Children
gptkb:theorem
Over 100 books.
gptkbp:setting gptkb:USA
gptkbp:target_audience gptkb:Person
gptkbp:theme gptkb:amusement_park
gptkb:Community_Center
gptkb:family