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The Railway Children
Paperback
Publisher Price: $20.95
Publisher: Lushena Books
Published: Mar 24 2025
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.46 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Railway Children is a classic children's novel by Edith Nesbit. The story follows three siblings-Roberta (Bobbie), Peter, and Phyllis-who move with their mother to a countryside cottage after their father is mysteriously taken away. Near their new home runs a railway, which becomes the center of their adventures. They befriend railway workers and passengers, including a kind old gentleman who eventually helps uncover the truth about their father.
The novel is known for its themes of resilience, kindness, family love, and social justice. It has been adapted multiple times for film, TV, and stage.
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