The Railway Children
“The Railway Children” by Edith Nesbit, published by Fabbri Publishing in 1990, is a facsimile edition comprising 172 pages in English. This classic tale, nearly a century after its original release, follows the adventures of siblings Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis as they navigate life after their father’s mysterious disappearance. Relocating to a quaint cottage in the countryside, the children embark on thrilling escapades, including saving a train from disaster and helping those in need.
Readers will find a rich narrative that explores themes of family and resilience against the backdrop of country life and transportation. The story is enhanced by a new jacket illustration from Caldecott medalist Paul O. Zelinsky and features all nineteen original black-and-white line drawings by C. E. Brock. This edition serves as a delightful addition to both home and classroom libraries, inviting readers to engage with the timeless adventures of the Railway Children.
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Nearly a hundred years after its original publication, “The Railway Children” is still one of E. Nesbit’s most beloved and delightful stories. Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis were very happy living in a comfortable house surrounded by a cook and servants and two loving parents, until one evening when there was a knock at the door and their father was mysteriously taken away by two men. Suddenly alone, their mother moves the family to a small cottage in the countryside. There, the children begin a series of exciting adventures, from saving a train filled with passengers from a landslide, to rescuing a baby from a fire, to aiding a penniless Russian exile, to eventually unraveling the mystery of their father’s disappearance. Featuring a new jacket illustration by Caldecott medalist Paul O. Zelinsky, as well as all nineteen of the original black-and-white line drawings by C. E. Brock, this classic story is perfect for home and classroom libraries.
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