About the book
Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of The Railway Children.
When Father is taken away unexpectedly, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis and their mother have to leave their comfortable life in London to go and live in a small cottage in the country. The children seek solace in the nearby railway station, and make friends with Perks the Porter and the Station Master himself. Each day, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis run down the field to the railway track and wave at the passing London train, sending their love to Father. Little do they know that the kindly old gentleman passenger who waves back holds the key to their father's disappearance.
One of the best-loved classics of all time, with a wonderful introduction by Jacqueline Wilson.
Editions of Railway Children
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780241347904
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780241688267
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241736777
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241374900
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780141321608
- EBook
- ISBN 9780141963600
Read an Excerpt
Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of The Railway Children.
When Father is taken away unexpectedly, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis and their mother have to leave their comfortable life in London to go and live in a small cottage in the country. The children seek solace in the nearby railway station, and make friends with Perks the Porter and the Station Master himself. Each day, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis run down the field to the railway track and wave at the passing London train, sending their love to Father. Little do they know that the kindly old gentleman passenger who waves back holds the key to their father's disappearance.
One of the best-loved classics of all time, with a wonderful introduction by Jacqueline Wilson.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Railway Children about?
Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of The Railway Children.
When Father is taken away unexpectedly, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis and their mother have to leave their comfortable life in London to go and live in a small cottage in the country. The children seek solace in the nearby railway station, and make friends with Perks the Porter and the Station Master himself. Each day, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis run down the field to the railway track and wave at the passing London train, sending their love to Father. Little do they know that the kindly old gentleman passenger who waves back holds the key to their father's disappearance.
One of the best-loved classics of all time, with a wonderful introduction by Jacqueline Wilson.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Railway Children?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction
Where can I read a sample of Railway Children?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241347904
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Railway Children?
Edith Nesbit
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Railway Children is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780241347904) and hardcover(ISBN 9780241688267) and paperback(ISBN 9780241736777) and paperback(ISBN 9780241374900) and paperback(ISBN 9780141321608) and ebook(ISBN 9780141963600)
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