The Railway Children

By: Nesbit, Edith

Edith Nesbit's beloved classic, The Railway Children, is a heartwarming and poignant tale of resilience, family bonds, and unexpected adventure. The lives of three comfortable suburban children-Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis-are abruptly upended when their father is mysteriously taken away from their London home under false accusations of espionage. Forced to move to a modest cottage in the Yorkshire countryside with their resilient mother, the children find solace and purpose in the nearby railway line. The railway becomes the center of their new world, a source of daily fascination, and the backdrop for numerous acts of bravery, from preventing a catastrophic train derailment to rescuing a stranded schoolboy. Along the way, their warmth and innocence win over the local community, including a kindly, influential old gentleman who regularly travels on the 9:15 train. Rich with themes of hope, community spirit, and the innocence of youth, this timeless story beautifully captures a family's struggle to stay united and prove their father's innocence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H3DCGNKV
• ISBN13: 9798256045517
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Natal Publishing, LLC
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7