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The Railway Children

E. Nesbit

The Railway Children

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28 reviews

When Roberta, Peter and Phyllis's father is taken away and they move to a tiny cottage in the countryside, the only advantage is the nearby railway. Join them on their adventures as they befriend all those who work with the trains, prevent a railway disaster and try to discover the truth behind their father's disappearance. The Railway Children, a much-loved children's classic, was first published in 1906 and has never been out of print.

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Loved this book

Marshal Kiki Submarine 07.09.2024

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It was a great book because I liked what the children did. It was also lovely because I liked all the things I got to read about trains.

Anonymous 29.08.2023

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Good story

Marshal Adolpho Pudding-Basin 10.08.2023

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didnot like

Empress Viper Bobble-hat 03.08.2023

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I loved this book

Queen Jet Biscuits 29.07.2023

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Amazing book and a great classic book

Sir Quincy Spinner 06.09.2022

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I loved this book - the children always seemed to have a different adventure every day in the country. There is also a very happy ending for the children. My favourite character was Bobbie as she was clever, brave and kind. I would definitely recommend this book to my friends.

Doctor Petunia Turkey 09.08.2022

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It didn't interest me when I read it in school.. it was pain boring

Madam Magnolia Bojangles 15.07.2022

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Fiction Book I liked all the children in the book as all them have different roles in the story. Highly recommend is book to anyone

Esquire Merlin Sherbet 24.08.2021

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It was a fairly nice book but it didn't much have a story behind it, which is something I would rather avoid. Even so, the characters are nicely described and on the whole they are well thought of. Altogether, I would say anyone who likes to learn and hear a tale at he same time should definitely try this book out.

Coach Flossy Dalmatian 18.08.2021

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It was very calming. I would recommend this book to some one because it very enjoyable.

Sir Trigger Eragon 13.08.2021

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Mm i think you might like it if you like sad and emotional storys.

Doctor Gloriana Manatee 26.07.2021

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A timeless classic - this must be on everyone's reading list. The vocabulary is old fashioned but don’t let that stop you from reading it - I really liked the descriptions of the steam trains.

Duchess Pansy Casserole 14.07.2021

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I read The Railway Children by E. Nesbit. I liked it because there were lots of dramatic moments in the story. My favourite character is Phyllis because of how she is a a peacekeeper between the rows the children get into. In would definitely recommend this to anyone over the age of 9

Anonymous 01.09.2020

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It was amazing how three kids save the railway when a small landslide collapses over the railway near their home. Their is also an old gentleman who helps them save their father who was framed. I would recommend this book to people who like adventures set in the olden days with happy endings.

Viscountess Ursula Mystery 31.08.2020

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This was amazing and it was full of adventures

Fairy Amazonia Ketchup 30.08.2020

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I liked it when they found their daddy.

Professor Dobbin Peanut-butter 27.08.2020

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The book is better than the film. The personalities of the characters are not right in the film.

Professor Sapphire Spaceship 23.08.2020

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This book is set in Edwardian period and is about three children who have to move to countryside because something has happened to their father. After they move to the countryside each chapter is it's own little story about different adventures they have. As they have their adventures they save multiple lives and make new friends. They always work together and have a positive attitude. Will the children find out what happened to their father and ever see him again? I would this book to all children from the age of 8 upwards.

Judge Iguana Racoon 19.08.2020

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A classic book.

Baroness Cupcake Pineapple 31.07.2020