"The Railway Children" by E. Nesbit follows the adventures of three siblings—Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis—who move to the English countryside after their father is mysteriously taken away. Living near a railway, they find excitement in their new surroundings and form a bond with the trains and the people they meet. As they explore the area, they embark on various escapades and try to unravel the secrets surrounding their father's disappearance. The story beautifully captures themes of family, friendship, and resilience as the children demonstrate courage and kindness, ultimately leading to a heartwarming resolution. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book was published in 2008 by Tantor Media, Inc .
Edith Nesbit was an English author and poet who published over 60 books of fiction for children under her pen name E. Nesbit.
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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.
