The story follows four orphaned siblings, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny, who, fearing they will be separated, run away and make a home for themselves in an abandoned boxcar in the forest. They live independently, using their resourcefulness and resilience to create a comfortable life together. Their adventures involve solving various mysteries and eventually, they are discovered by their wealthy grandfather, who brings them into his home, providing them with a permanent family while allowing them to keep the boxcar as a special part of their lives.

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