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The Railway Children Illustrated

By E. Nesbit

Adjectives

heartwarming adventurous classic

Genres

Classics Adventure Friendship/Family

What is The Railway Children Illustrated about?

After their father is unjustly imprisoned, siblings Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis move with their mother to a cottage near a railway. They befriend the station porter and a kind gentleman who regularly travels on the 9:15 train. Through their adventures along the railway, the children display courage and kindness, ultimately uncovering the truth behind their father's disappearance and reuniting their family.

About the author

E. Nesbit was a brilliant British author who wrote exciting adventure stories for children. Her most famous books include 'The Railway Children', 'Five Children and It', and 'The Phoenix and the Carpet'. E. Nesbit loved creating magical tales that inspire readers to use their imaginations and believe in the wonders of friendship and family.

Pages

222 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Edition published

2019

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