The Railway Children
The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit is a classic work of juvenile fiction published by Penguin Books in 1961. This first edition, comprising 239 pages, presents the story of siblings Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis, whose lives are turned upside down when their father departs with two strangers. The family is forced to leave their comfortable London home and relocate to a modest country cottage, where their mother writes to support them.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family and resilience as the children adapt to their new lifestyle. Set against the backdrop of country life, the story delves into their adventures and the impact of transportation, particularly railroads and trains, on their lives. This edition invites readers to engage with the timeless experiences of childhood and the bonds of sibling relationships in a changing world.
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When Father goes away with two strangers one evening, the lives of Roberta, Peter and Phyllis are shattered. They and their mother have to move from their comfortable London home to go and live in a simple country cottage, where Mother writes books to make ends meet.
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