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The Railway Children (Hardcover)

by Edith Nesbit (Author) "They were not railway children to begin with ..." (more)
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From School Library Journal

Grade 3-7-This is a delightful reading of a classic story by Edith Nesbit, first published in 1906. When father is suddenly taken away, mother and the three children must leave their fancy London life to live in a simple country cottage near a train station. The children and their bottomless good nature, together with some new friends, work to rescue father and help others along the way. Narrator Virginia Leishman makes this old-fashioned world come alive for today's children without resorting to melodrama. The recording is flawless and without unnecessary fanfare, making it a wonderful way to introduce a classic to young listeners.
Nancy A. Gifford, Schenectady County Public Library, NY
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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This two-hankie classic of British children's literature follows a mother, two daughters and a young son as they repair to a rural area near a railway station after a false accusation places the father in jail. Subdued sound effects, such as the chugging of a train as it roars by, are featured. As usual with Naxos, the tale is punctuated by bits of classical music, sometimes sad, sometimes sweepingly grand. Cast members are well chosen, particularly the young woman who portrays 12-year-old Roberta (Bobbie). A tear comes to the eye as the father is reunited with her. D.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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5.0 out of 5 stars An unforgettable classic, Sep 22 2007
By L. Bourque (Windsor, Ontario) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Puffin Classics Railway Children (Paperback)
I just finished reading through The Railway Children with my 8-year old daughter, and I can honestly say that we both enjoyed this book immensely.

Like all E. Nesbit's books, the style is one from another time and place--the characters say things like "That was a jolly ripping good time," and "I say!" quite a lot. If turn-of-the-century British slang turns you off, you might want to skip this one.

However if you are able to appreciate the book for being from a different time and place, you will find a group of characters that is truly memorable and a story that warms the heart. While the language might be outdated, the themes and events are those that affect children of every time and place. Roberta, Peter and Phillys are regular children, who play, squabble, make friends, seek adventures, try to be helpful to their mother (most of the time), and most of all, wonder what has happened to their inexplicably absent father.

The children have many adventures surrounding the railway and the people of the town in which they are living, which are very entertaining to read. My daughter and I both laughed and cried many times during the reading of this book. The best part though is the ending, which is beautiful in its simplicity.

If there is an overall theme to the book, it is that love and friendship will conquer all. Although bad things happen in the story, everything turns out all right in the end we are left with a warm happy feeling.

I would highly recommend this lovely book to be shared between parents and children aged 6-10. Probably it could be read alone by ages 8+. Even sensitive children will enjoy this one because, as I said, nothing *really* bad happens and at the end of the book, all is right with the world.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Stands up, Dec 29 2003
By kennedy19 "kennedy19" (wakefield, ma USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Puffin Classics Railway Children (Paperback)
It would be tempting these days to dismiss Nesbit's Edwardian chestnut as sappy and sentimental; however, upon rereading it, I find this is simply not the case. Sure, there is innocent charm aplenty in this tale of three children whose father is mysteriously called away. The family (Roberta, the eldest girl and main character, Peter, and Phyllis) go with their mother to live in the country, and while mother tries to make ends meet by writing stories, the children explore the area, make friends with people at the train station and on the passing train, and involve themselves in a couple of daring rescues. Each chapter is like its own little adventure, but always there lingers the question of where has father gone, and how will the family pull through its crisis. Sunny the author's outlook may be, but it is not sentimental, as evidenced when the children throw a surprise party for Perks the porter and he is angered rather than glad, fearing they do it our of charity. The children fight amongst themselves, and worry, and fret, like real children of that or any era might. Throughout the story, the reader comes to enjoy this country town and its cast of ordinary but amusing characters. The story's ending is actually very moving in its simple way. A classic.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but a little bland, Sep 12 2002
By David Cochrane (Halifax, NS Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Railway Children (Paperback)
I read this for school,and I must confess I enjoyed parts of it. However, some parts of it were just drop-dead boring. It would have been better as a collection of short stories, because that's what it really is (it's just told in novel form).

This book deserves a 3 out of 5, no more and no less.

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1.0 out of 5 stars BORING
I absoloutly hated this book, it is extremely pointless and stupid and I couldnt make out much of a plot. Read more
Published on Sep 12 2002 by David Cochrane

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story...
This is one of my favorite children's books! The characters are lovable and (for the most part) believable, the story is exciting, and the ending--well, the ending is marvelous... Read more
Published on Mar 29 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Another childhood favourite
This was a book my mother had grown up on, and one that she passed on down to my sister and I. Although hardly a modern story this book is a classic tale of a family learning how... Read more
Published on Nov 22 2001 by cayjess

4.0 out of 5 stars Cheerfully playing at being Poor
Three English children in turn-of-the-century London are suddenly obliged to leave their home and take up rural residence at Three Chimneys cottage. Read more
Published on May 3 2001 by Plume45

5.0 out of 5 stars Plain?...
This is an exceptional book about 3 children who live near a railroad and thoroughly enjoy it.. They live and let live until one day their relatively ordinary lives come to a... Read more
Published on Mar 4 2001 by favoritebooks

5.0 out of 5 stars Pray for all prisoners and captives
The Railway Children is a wonderful book. When the book begins, the three children, Roberta (Bobbie), Peter and Phyllis are living a lovely, secure life at Edgecomb Villa... Read more
Published on Aug 18 2000 by Christine Boatman

4.0 out of 5 stars An Enticing yet Un-magical Book
I really enjoy Ms. Nesbit's written works. It is quite a shame that she can't write anymore. Although I liked this one a lot, I was a little disappointed by it because it lacked... Read more
Published on Jul 3 2000 by geckomarie

4.0 out of 5 stars What Happend to James?
I liked The Railway Children,it was a good book. I liked how the Author worte the story. But what happend to James? Other than that, it was a fun and good book.
Published on Jun 28 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars What happened toJames
I remember in The Railway Children that Bobbie, Peter and Phylls had a dog named James. I was wondering, what ever happened to James? Read more
Published on Jun 28 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars it was a great book
The story is about a rich and prefect family and how they turned to a very poor family.It was a great book.
Published on Jun 28 2000

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