Book description
One of the most popular classics of all time, with a wonderful introduction by multi-million bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson.
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.…
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The Railway Children is a rich family saga set in 1905 told from the perspective of the children, Bobbie, Phyllis, and Peter. They live a happy, comfortable life until their father is suddenly taken away by two police officers. The family is forced to move away and adapt to living in the countryside on a much-reduced income. The separation from their father is keenly felt by the children, whilst their mother hides her own distress to protect them.
We eventually realise that an injustice has occurred, but how can the children hope to reunite with their father? The Railway might…
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