The Railway Children: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
When Father mysteriously goes away, the children and their mother leave their happy life in London to go and live in a small cottage in the country. 'The Three Chimneys' lies beside a railway track - a constant source of enjoyment to all three. They make friends with the Station Master and Perks the Porter, as well as the jovial 'Old Gentleman' who waves to them everyday from the train. But the mystery remains: where is Father, and will he ever return?
Quick facts about The Railway Children
- Title: The Railway Children
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- First published: 1900
- Genre: brothers and sisters, children's stories, classic literature
- OpenLibrary ID: OL99509W
Where to read The Railway Children
The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The Railway Children about?
When Father mysteriously goes away, the children and their mother leave their happy life in London to go and live in a small cottage in the country.
Who wrote The Railway Children?
The Railway Children was written by Edith Nesbit.
When was The Railway Children published?
The Railway Children was first published in 1900.
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