The Railway Children, adapted by Susanna Davidson, tells the heartwarming story of three siblings—Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis—who move to the countryside with their mother after their father is wrongfully imprisoned. Living near a railway, they spend their days exploring, making friends, and embarking on adventures. The children observe trains passing by and even help a mysterious traveler, uncovering the truth behind their father's absence. Through their bravery and kindness, they learn valuable lessons about loyalty, family, and the power of love, ultimately leading to a heartwarming resolution that brings hope and reunion. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.
There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Usborne Books .
Alan Marks is widely published and has illustrated many books. He is also a 'Smarties Prize' prize winner. Edith Nesbit was an English author and poet who published over 60 books of fiction for children under her pen name E. Nesbit.
This book contains the following story:
The Railway Children
Bobby, Peter and Phyllis live in a lovely house in a posh bit of London. Then one day their father is taken away to prison uner suspicion of treason. The children are not told why. The house is sold, the servants dispersed and with their mother the children go to live in a tiny cottage in the country. Every day the children go down to the railway line and wave at the passing train, and every day an old gentleman waves back. Bobby decides they should write to the gentleman on the train and ask him to help get their father back. Time passes but nothing seems to happen, until one day father returns. And the children learn that it was the gentleman from the train that had helped secure his release.
