The Railway Children

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After their father is wrongfully imprisoned, siblings Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis move with their mother to a countryside cottage near a railway. They befriend the station porter and an old gentleman who regularly travels on the 9:15 train. The children embark on adventures, including preventing a train accident and aiding a Russian exile. Their friendship with the old gentleman ultimately leads to their father's exoneration and the family's joyful reunion.

About the author

Edith Nesbit was a British author who wrote many exciting and magical stories for children. She is best known for her book 'The Railway Children', which has become a classic. Edith loved to use her imagination and often included adventures, friendships, and a little bit of magic in her wonderful tales.