The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit
"The Railway Children" is a classic children's story about three siblings who move to the countryside after their father is falsely accused of spying and imprisoned. They live near a railway station and have many adventures, including saving a train from disaster, helping a Russian exile find his family, and aiding a gentleman who had been robbed. The story is filled with themes of courage, kindness, and resourcefulness, culminating in the children's efforts to prove their father's innocence, leading to his eventual release.
The 1151st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1906
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 54,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 39th on 100 Greatest Childrens Books of All Time (BBC)
- 176th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 110 Best Books: The Perfect Library (The Telegraph)
- The Books You've Always Meant to Read (Waterstones)