In this much-loved children's classic first published in 1906, the comfortable lives of three well-mannered siblings are greatly altered when, one evening, two men arrive at the house and take their father away. With the family's fortunes considerably reduced in his absence, the children and their mother are forced to live in a simple country cottage near a railway station. There the young trio — Roberta, Peter, and young Phyllis — befriend the porter and station master.The youngsters' days are filled with adventure and excitement, including their successful attempt to avert a horrible train disaster; but the mysterious disappearance of their father continues to haunt them.The solution to that painful puzzle and many other details and events of the children's lives come to vivid life in this perennial favorite, a story that has captivated generations of readers and, more recently, delighted television and movie audiences. In this inexpensive, unabridged edition, it will charm a whole new audience of young readers with its warmth and appeal.
In this much-loved children's classic first published in 1906, the comfortable lives of three well-mannered siblings are greatly altered when, one evening, two men arrive at the house and take their father away. With the family's fortunes considerably reduced in his absence, the children and their mother are forced to live in a simple country cottage near a railway station. There the young trio — Roberta, Peter, and young Phyllis — befriend the porter and station master.The youngsters' days are filled with adventure and excitement, including their successful attempt to avert a horrible train disaster; but the mysterious disappearance of their father continues to haunt them.The solution to that painful puzzle and many other details and events of the children's lives come to vivid life in this perennial favorite, a story that has captivated generations of readers and, more recently, delighted television and movie audiences. In this inexpensive, unabridged edition, it will charm a whole new audience of young readers with its warmth and appeal.
The Railway Children
In this much-loved children's classic first published in 1906, the comfortable lives of three well-mannered siblings are greatly altered when, one evening, two men arrive at the house and take their father away. With the family's fortunes considerably reduced in his absence, the children and their mother are forced to live in a simple country cottage near a railway station. There the young trio — Roberta, Peter, and young Phyllis — befriend the porter and station master.The youngsters' days are filled with adventure and excitement, including their successful attempt to avert a horrible train disaster; but the mysterious disappearance of their father continues to haunt them.The solution to that painful puzzle and many other details and events of the children's lives come to vivid life in this perennial favorite, a story that has captivated generations of readers and, more recently, delighted television and movie audiences. In this inexpensive, unabridged edition, it will charm a whole new audience of young readers with its warmth and appeal.
In this much-loved children's classic first published in 1906, the comfortable lives of three well-mannered siblings are greatly altered when, one evening, two men arrive at the house and take their father away. With the family's fortunes considerably reduced in his absence, the children and their mother are forced to live in a simple country cottage near a railway station. There the young trio — Roberta, Peter, and young Phyllis — befriend the porter and station master.The youngsters' days are filled with adventure and excitement, including their successful attempt to avert a horrible train disaster; but the mysterious disappearance of their father continues to haunt them.The solution to that painful puzzle and many other details and events of the children's lives come to vivid life in this perennial favorite, a story that has captivated generations of readers and, more recently, delighted television and movie audiences. In this inexpensive, unabridged edition, it will charm a whole new audience of young readers with its warmth and appeal.
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The Railway Children (Childrens Classics and Modern... by Nesbit, E.
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I did enjoy this book after knowing it since childhood. I passed it on to my sister who also remembered it. It is, of course, of an earlier time with some outdated themes but enjoyable nonetheless and perhaps a recent history lesson for younger readers. JS.
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I purchased this as a gift for someone who enjoys E. Nesbit's works and wanted a nice hardcover edition of this book. I own other books in the Everyman Children's Library collection and they're beautiful, vintage-inspired hardcovers that are wonderful for collecting.
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The writing style was really good with cliff hanger and suspense. My son found it too long and he found that it was repetitive with the descriptions.
| Publication Year | 1994 |
| Language | English |
| Item Height | 13mm |
| Item Width | 128mm |
The Railway Children (Childrens Classics and Modern... by Nesbit, E.
Delivery $37.58
The Railway Children (Childrens Classics and Modern... by Nesbit, E.
Delivery $37.56
The Railway Children: 1 (Children's Classics and Modern Classics) | By E. Nesbit
Free delivery
I did enjoy this book after knowing it since childhood. I passed it on to my sister who also remembered it. It is, of course, of an earlier time with some outdated themes but enjoyable nonetheless and perhaps a recent history lesson for younger readers. JS.
I purchased this as a gift for someone who enjoys E. Nesbit's works and wanted a nice hardcover edition of this book. I own other books in the Everyman Children's Library collection and they're beautiful, vintage-inspired hardcovers that are wonderful for collecting.
The writing style was really good with cliff hanger and suspense. My son found it too long and he found that it was repetitive with the descriptions.
Bought these as a Christmas pressent for my niece and the physical quality of the books was excellent. Story wise, I loved them when I was young and so did my children when I read them to them. Would highly reccomend for the sort of 8-11 age when they're past picture books but maybe not ready for fully fledged modern teenage fiction.
A very well known story and loved by myself and grand daughter, gives the heart a tug.
Excellent service, on time and wonderful price
Many years ago I saw a movie of this book and wanted to read the book. and the book kept pace with the happenings. The characters were very believable It was logical & entertaining
| Publication Year | 1994 |
| Language | English |
| Item Height | 13mm |
| Item Width | 128mm |
