The Railway Children

Name: The Railway Children
Brand: Puffin Books
SKU: 9780141321608
Price: 6.77 USD
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The Railway Children is a classic children's story by E. Nesbit. It tells the tale of Roberta, Peter, Phyllis, and their mother, who are forced to leave their comfortable life... Read more

The Railway Children is a classic children's story by E. Nesbit. It tells the tale of Roberta, Peter, Phyllis, and their mother, who are forced to leave their comfortable life in London and live in a small cottage in the country. The children find solace at the nearby railway station, where they befriend Perks the Porter and the Station Master. Every day, they wave at the passing London train, unaware that a passenger holds the key to their father's disappearance. This beloved classic, with an introduction by Jacqueline Wilson, is a must-read. E. Nesbit, a mischievous child turned unconventional adult, was a founding member of the socialist Fabian Society. Her first children's book, The Treasure Seekers, was published in 1899 and received great acclaim. She went on to write other books featuring the Bastable children and a series of magical fantasy books. The Railway Children, originally published in 1905, has remained in print ever since.

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The Railway Children is a classic children's story by E. Nesbit. When Father is taken away unexpectedly, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis, and their mother have to leave their comfortable life in London to go live in a small cottage in the country. The children find comfort in the nearby railway station and make friends with Perks the Porter and the Station Master. Every day, Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis run down the field to the railway track and wave at the passing London train, sending their love to Father. Little do they know that the kindly old gentleman passenger who waves back holds the key to their father's disappearance.

The Railway Children is one of the best-loved classics of all time, with a wonderful introduction by Jacqueline Wilson. Edith Nesbit, the author, was a mischievous child who grew up into an unconventional adult. Along with her husband Hubert Bland, she was one of the founder members of the socialist Fabian Society. Their household became a center of the socialist and literary circles of the times.

E. Nesbit turned to children's writing later in life. Her first children's book, The Treasure Seekers, was published in 1899 to great acclaim. She went on to write other books featuring the Bastable children, as well as a series of magical fantasy books, including Five Children and It, which also became very popular.

The Railway Children was first published monthly in the London Magazine in 1905 and later published as a book in 1906. It has been in print ever since. Other children's books by E. Nesbit include: The Story of the Treasure Seekers, The Wouldbegoods, The New Treasure Seekers, Complete History of the Bastable Family, Five Children and It, The Phoenix and the Carpet, The Story of the Amulet, The House of Arden, Harding's Luck, The Railway Children, The Enchanted Castle, The Magic City, The Wonderful Garden, Wet Magic, Five of Us, and Madeline.