The Railway Children

by Edith Nesbit, Onjali Q. Rauf (Introduction)

Overview

Three children, forced to alter their comfortable lifestyle when their father is taken away by strangers, move with their mother to a simple cottage near a railway station where their days are filled with excitement and adventure. First published in 1906, this beloved children's classic has charmed generations of readers and more recently, has delighted TV and motion picture audiences.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780192789341
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	01/04/2024
Series:	Oxford Children's Classics
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	417,453
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Edith Nesbit (1858-1924), also credited as E. Nesbit, was an English poet and novelist best known for children’s literature. Although she wrote for all ages, Nesbit was a favorite among young readers due to her modern tales with relatable protagonists. During Nesbit’s career, she worked on more than 60 titles including The Story of the Treasure Seekers and The Railway Children. She is often praised for her vibrant characters and ingenious plots, which influenced the genre’s style and tone.

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

Editorial Reviews

"No childhood is complete without this novel." - The Telegraph

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