The Railway Children: The Original 1906 Children’s Literature Classic (Annotated)

Unique Elements Historical context Detailed 20th century analysis The Unmissable Children’s Literature Classic by E. Nesbit The Railway Children by English author E. Nesbit is a book of children’s fiction first published in 1906 in the UK. This celebrated classic of children’s literature which has captivated generations of readers with its warmth and charm, will appeal a whole new generation of young readers. Excerpt ‘There was a pleasant party of barge people round the fire. You might not have thought it pleasant, but they did; for they were all friends or acquaintances, and they liked the same sort of things, and talked the same sort of talk. This is the real secret of pleasant society.’ Synopsis The novel follows the story of three siblings whose comfortable lives are drastically altered when their father is abducted. Their circumstances reduced, they are forced to move with their mother to a simple country cottage near a railway station. There the youngsters – Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis – make friends with the station master and porter, and investigate the mystery of their father’s disappearance. Title Details * Original 1906 text * Children’s Classic Fiction * 5 x 8 in * Matte Cover * Cream Paper