The Railway Children

by E. Nesbit

No reviews yet In stock
$5.94 Original price $6.99 15% off

You save $1.05

  • PublisherPrints Publications Pvt Ltd
  • ISBN-139788119972166
  • BindingPaper back
  • Pages192
  • LanguageEnglish

Also available on

Publisher Prints Publications Pvt Ltd
ISBN-13 9788119972166
Binding Paper back
Number of Pages 192 Pages
Language English
Dimension (Inches) 5.5"x8.5"
Weight (Grams) 225
Subject Classic Fiction
Category Fiction

E. Nesbit's novel The Railway Children narrates the story of Roberta, Phyllis and Peter after their mother moves them and their father disappears to a poor cottage next to the railway. The children's infatuation with the trains diverges from their worries regarding their father's absence. The children's affection for their father, their kindness to the town's residents, and the fact that despite their wealth, they do not hold a grudge against the impoverished are the story's primary positive messages. It is a heartwarming tale that captures the essence of childhood, inspiring readers of all ages with its enduring charm

E. Nesbit

Edith Nesbit, who wrote under the pen name E. Nesbit—originally published The Railway Children as a series in The London Magazine in 1905. She was a prolific author, writing or collaborating on over 60 titles throughout her career. The Railway Children is dedicated to her eldest son, “behind whose knowledge of railways [Nesbit’s] ignorance confidently shelters. The Railway Children is perhaps Nesbit’s best-known work.

Contents

 

Particulars

Page

I

The Beginning of Things

09

II

Peter's Coal-Mine

21

III

The Old Gentleman

37

IV

The Engine-Burglar

51

V

Prisoners and Captives

67

VI

Saviours of the Train

77

VII

For Valour

89

VIII

The Amateur Firemen

103

IX

The Pride of Perks

115

X

The Terrible Secret

129

XI

The Hound in the Red Jersey

141

XII

What Bobbie Brought Home

155

XIII

The Hound's Grandfather

167

XIV

The End

181

Customer reviews

–

0 reviews

  • 5 star 0%
  • 4 star 0%
  • 3 star 0%
  • 2 star 0%
  • 1 star 0%
No reviews yet Have you read this book? Your review helps other readers.