Surprise Island

About Gertrude Chandler Warner

Gertrude Chandler Warner, a teacher, wrote books that were both easy and fun to read. This story, like the other 18 in the now-classic Boxcar Children series which have sold over three million copies in paperback, features children solving problems and acting responsibly without the supervision of adults. Gertrude Chandler Warner was a lifelong resident of Putnam, Connecticut, until her heath in 1979 at 89.

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Phyllis Newman hegan her career as a child entertainer in vaudeville. She later gained recognition as a gifted entertainer in many Broadway productions, earning a Tony Award for her role in Subway Cars Are For Sleeping. Phyllis also appeared on television series such as One Life to Live and thirtysomething.

About Phyllis Newman

Phyllis Newman began her career as a child entertainer in vaudeville and has appeared in many Broadway productions and television series including One Life to Live and thirtysomething.