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The Railway Children

Illustrated by Peter Bailey
By E. Nesbit and Edith Nesbit
Series: Alma Junior Classics
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The Railway Children by E. Nesbit is a classic children's novel that follows the adventures of three siblings who move to the countryside with their mother after their father is mysteriously taken away. Living near a railway, they befriend station workers and discover the railway holds the key to solving the mystery surrounding their family. This heartwarming story highlights themes of resilience, friendship, and family.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful classic if you love heartwarming tales of adventure and family. It offers a beautiful glimpse into the lives of three siblings who discover new friendships and unexpected heroics after moving to the countryside. Perfect for those who appreciate stories filled with both mystery and kindness, set against the backdrop of the early 20th century.

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The Railway Children

A much-loved children classic, wonderfully illustrated by Peter Bailey, here presented with a section of extra material for young readers.

A much-loved children classic, wonderfully illustrated by Peter Bailey, here presented with a section of extra material for young readers.

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Roberta, Phyllis and Peter have their comfortable lives in London thrown into disarray by the unexpected disappearance of their father. They are forced to move to a small cottage in the countryside with their mother, who struggles to make ends meet by writing books. The children find solace in a stretch of railway track and the station nearby, and befriend the railway porter, who teaches them about running the station, and an old gentleman who takes the 9.15 train every day. Through this love of the trains they are led on many exciting adventures, including a quest to discover the secret of their father’s disappearance.

One of the most popular children’s books ever written, E. Nesbit’s tale has enchanted generations of readers since it was first released in 1906. It has been adapted for the screen and the stage many times, and its story of innocence, intrigue and discovery remains perfectly poignant today.

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The Railway Children by E. Nesbit is lauded as a timeless classic in children's literature, often considered essential reading for every childhood. Reviews highlight its enduring charm and the nostalgic journey it offers, capturing themes of adventure and family resilience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847496010

Publisher: Alma Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Alma Classics

Illustration: b/w

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Peter Bailey

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 256

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational E. Nesbit Edith Nesbit Series: Alma Junior Classics

About the Author

English author and poet Edith Nesbit (1858 – 1924) is best remembered as E. Nesbit, the name she used for all of her children’s books and stories. She achieving fame for Five Children and It, The House of Arden and The Railway Children, which has become one of the most cherished classics of English literature.

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