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      The Railway Children

      by Edith Nesbit / E. Nesbit
      Published
      Sep 1906
      Main Genre
      General Fiction General Fiction
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      256
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      Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child

      Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming new reillustrated 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.

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      General Fiction

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Kids: Middle Grade

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