The Railway Children: Classic Children’s Fiction: A Timeless Story of Adventure, Family Values and Imagination

The Railway Children (Annotated) List and Summary of Characters Author Biography Historical Context Fun Facts Chapter Summaries at the beginning of each Chapter Beautiful New Cover Size 8.5 x 8.5 Available in Paperback and Ebook It all started as the family celebrated Peter’s birthday. Two men arrived at the family home in London and quickly took Father away. Father worked for the Foreign Service and could not see the children before he left. The mother was informed of the reason for his departure, but she hoped it was a misunderstanding, so she concealed the truth from the children. After some time passed, the mother told the siblings they could no longer live in London at their lovely Victorian home, where they had servants, bathrooms with hot and cold water, fine clothes, school, plenty of food, and everything else they needed. They would pack their things and move to a small cottage in the countryside, which the locals knew as Three Chimneys. With their Father away, they had to live on the income from their Mother’s writing, so they learned how to live a different life. They were very resilient children who loved and protected their mother, so they knew they would survive this. They came to love their little cottage and all the freedom it allowed them. They weren’t allowed to roam around on their own in London, and they enjoyed the freedom they had living in the country. After all, Peter had expressed his wish for a change, and this was only a temporary setback until their Father returned. They loved the railroad and its workers, which led to many adventures, daring feats, and learning experiences. There was hardly a dull moment. They even named the three trains that traveled through the little town. While their Mother was busy writing, the children spent much of their time at the railway. The three siblings, Bobbi, Peter, and Phyllis, knew they had to be good and protect each other and their mother. Phyllis loved to collect the different species of flowers she found as they explored the countryside. Their courageous acts earned them a special award from the Old Gentleman, the railroad director when they prevented a train crash and saved many lives. This was just one instance in which their compassion for others and the acts of kindness they had learned from their parents gained them many new friends in their small community, the railroad passengers and strangers. Bobbi’s Terrible Secret (Chapter 11) She never remembered how she got home. But she went on tiptoe to her room and locked the door. Then she undid the parcel and read that printed column again, sitting on the edge of her bed, her hands and feet icy cold and her face burning. When she had read all there was, she drew a long, uneven breath. “So now I know,” she said. Create lasting memories with this E. Nesbit Classic Children’s Book that has captivated generations of readers. It will be treasured for years to come. Add this classic to your collection today!