The Railway Children (Legend Classics) - Softcover

Nesbit, E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1787198979 ISBN 13: 9781787198975

Publisher: Legend Press, 2017

Synopsis

'Her child characters are remarkable because they are so entirely human. They are intelligent, vain, aggressive, humorous, witty, cruel, compassionate... in fact, they are like adults' Gore Vidal

The lives of Roberta, Peter and Phyllis are shattered when their father leaves with two strangers. When they and their mother move to a country cottage, they soon come to love the railway that runs nearby.

There follows a series of many adventures, including saving a train from disaster, and then finally helping the Old Gentleman try to solve the mystery of their father's disappearance.

One of the most famous stories of all time, enjoyed by millions of children and adults across the world.

About this title

About the Author:

Edith Nesbit was an English author and poet; she published her books for children under the name of E. Nesbit.

She wrote or collaborated on more than 60 books of children's literature. She was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian Society, a socialist organisation later affiliated to the Labour Party.

Review:

Edith Nesbit is endlessly surprising and inventive . . . She is also simply the funniest writer we have ever had, while being the one who could most easily and sweetly break your heart with a phrase. Just try saying "Daddy oh my Daddy" without catching your breath * Frank Cottrell-Boyce * I love her books * Neil Gaiman * My all-time favourite classic children's author * Jacqueline Wilson *

About this edition

• Publisher: Legend Press
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1787198979
• ISBN 13: 9781787198975
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320