The Box-Car Children

Four siblings find themselves alone after a sudden tragedy leaves their father dead and their future uncertain. With a weary baker’s wife offering a tentative night’s shelter, the children quickly realize they must rely on their own wits. The eldest sister, Jess, takes charge, quietly planning a daring night‑time escape, while her brother Henry steadies the youngest, Benny, and the other two watch anxiously.

The story follows their first brave step out of the cramped kitchen, gathering only the essentials—a few loaves of bread, a workbag, and a few personal items—before slipping into the night. Their determination to stay together and find a safer place fuels each careful move, hinting at the resourcefulness and courage that will guide them through the challenges ahead. Listeners will be drawn into the tense, hopeful atmosphere as the children set the stage for their adventure, discovering how far they’ll go to protect one another.