| The Railway Children Contributor(s): Nesbit, Edith (Author), Bailey, Peter (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1847496016 ISBN-13: 9781847496010 Publisher: Alma Books OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Classics - Juvenile Fiction | Family - General (see Also Headings Under Social Themes) |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: (0.50 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles - Demographic Orientation - Rural |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 20310 Reading Level: 5.5 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 9.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A much-loved children classic, wonderfully illustrated by Peter Bailey, here presented with a section of extra material for young readers. Roberta, Phyllis and Peter have their comfortable lives in London thrown into disarray by the unexpected disappearance of their father. They are forced to move to a small cottage in the countryside with their mother, who struggles to make ends meet by writing books. The children find solace in a stretch of railway track and the station nearby, and befriend the railway porter, who teaches them about running the station, and an old gentleman who takes the 9.15 train every day. Through this love of the trains they are led on many exciting adventures, including a quest to discover the secret of their father's disappearance. One of the most popular children's books ever written, E. Nesbit's tale has enchanted generations of readers since it was first released in 1906. It has been adapted for the screen and the stage many times, and its story of innocence, intrigue and discovery remains perfectly poignant today. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bailey, Peter: - Peter Bailey contributed to The Kingfisher Book of Scary Stories from Kingfisher. |