This post is in partnership with Shout! Factory. All opinions are my own. I love reading with my kids. Getting lost in new adventures, discovering new places, and opening our imaginations to things we never thought of. The Boxcar Children series have been favorites of mine since I was a little girl, and now I get to share these amazing stories with my kids.
My daughter was beyond excited when we got The Boxcar Children Bookshelf with books #1-12 and the new The Boxcar Children Surprise Island movie. We have already started reading the books again and watched the movie a few times.
The new movie is really great and is fun for the whole family to watch. I love the story, the animation is good and it brings to life the characters we love from the books.
The New Animated Feature The Boxcar Children – Surprise Island comes to Blu-Ray & DVD August 7, 2018
Starring Martin Sheen, J.K. Simmons, Dane DeHaan, and more. The Film’s Release Comes On the Heels of the 75th Anniversary Of the Beloved Book Series.
Small island. Big adventure! The beloved Boxcar Children are headed to Blu-ray and DVD on August 7th with the release of the new animated feature film THE BOXCAR CHILDREN – SURPRISE ISLAND, courtesy Legacy Classics and Shout Kids. Fans can now pre-order their copies on Amazon.com or shoutfactory.com.
THE BOXCAR CHILDREN – SURPRISE ISLAND, the highly-anticipated movie adaption of the popular children’s book of the same name, stars Golden Globe®-winning actor Martin Sheen (The West Wing) as James Alden, Oscar®-winner J.K. Simmons (Whiplash) as Dr. Moore, Dane DeHaan (Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets) as the mysterious Joe, Joey King (Independence Day: Resurgence) as Jesse Alden, Carter Sand (Frozen) as Benny Alden, Gil Birmingham (Twilight) as Lonan Browning, Griffin Gluck (Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life) as Henry Alden, Stephen Stanton (Star Wars Rebels) as Capt. Daniel and Talitha Bateman (Love, Simon) as Violet.
THE BOXCAR CHILDREN – SURPRISE ISLAND follows the adventures of the orphaned Boxcar Children as they spend an entire summer living on their Grandfather’s small, nearly uninhabited island. There they meet Joe, who is friendly and helpful, and inexplicably living on their island. Does their new friend have a secret?
THE BOXCAR CHILDREN – SURPRISE ISLAND is fun for the whole family, and is Dove approved for all ages. It is directed by Dan Chuba and Mark Dippé, and is produced by Legacy Classics and co-produced by Shout! Factory, Albert Whitman & Company and Blueberry Pictures. THE BOXCAR CHILDREN – SURPRISE ISLAND is the first of three new animated features to be adapted from the “The Boxcar Children” book series, as part of a partnership between Shout! Kids and Legacy Classics.
“The Boxcar Children” by Gertrude Chandler Warner is one of the best-selling children’s book series of all time. Having just marked its 75th anniversary, over 70 million books have sold world-wide. There are 150 books in the series, and over 1 million kids read the books in schools across North America every year.
The Boxcar Children Bookshelf (Books #1-12)
A deluxe Boxcar bookcase that contains 12 titles—The Boxcar Children® Mysteries #1 through #12. Also included are Boxcar activities, poster, and accordion bookmark with title checklist. The bookcase can expand to hold up to 32 books.
We are excited to give away THREE sets (one movie and one bookshelf) to three lucky winners. Each winner will receive a Boxcar Children Bookshelf set and the new The Boxcar Children Surprise Island DVD.
This is open to US. Must be 18 or older. Sweepstakes will run from 8/3/18 through 8/10/18. This contest is not endorsed or sponsored by Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google or any other social media. The winner will be chosen using Random.org. The winner will be contacted via email. The winner is responsible for contacting me within 24 hours, or a new winner will be chosen. The prize is provided by Shout! Kids. Lovebugs & Postcards and Daddy by Day are not responsible for prize fulfillment. Good Luck!
Jennylyn Gross says
the first one
Cassandra D says
Mystery in Sand.
Tammy iler says
Haven’t read them before but my niece would love to read them!
Marilyn Nawara says
I don’t have a favorite — it’s been a long time since I’ve read these books.
Kayla klontz says
The first book is my favorite, but I love them all.
Autumn says
I always loved the first one. I thought no parents and living in a Boxcar sounded so cool when I was a kid…
Jeremy McLaughlin says
Like the School house mystery.
Daniel M says
don’t have one haven’t read any yet
Missy says
I’m a reading mentor but haven’t read these books yet. Would LOVE to win for my reading buddies.
Debbie Welchert says
I’ve only read one and that was the 1924 The Boxcar Children that my mom brought home from the library many many years ago and I just loved it.
Elena says
I like The Doughnut Whodunit book
Robin Abrams says
I have not read any of them yet. I would love to read them to my grand kids
Antoinette M says
My favorite is “The yellow house mystery” .
Kelly Skibbe says
We have never read the series but we are excited to learn about it. My daughters love reading!
kathy Persons says
It has been ages since I have read them but would love to introduce them to my nephew
Shirley Emitt says
Our daughter liked the The Yellow House Mystery very much.
ken ohl says
The Doughnut Whodunit Book
Audrey Stewart says
School House Mystery is our favorite. We really love them all.
Angelica Dimeo says
I like them all can’t pick a favorite
Jeanna says
My son really seemed to enjoy The Doughnut Whodunit book!