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1. The Railway Children: Illustrated
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The Railway Children is a children's book by Edith Nesbit, originally serialised in The London Magazine during 1905 and first published in book form in 1906. It has been adapted for the screen several times, of which the 1970 film version is the best known. The story concerns a family who move to "Three Chimneys", a house near the railway, after the father, who works at the Foreign office, is imprisoned after being falsely accused of spying. The children befriend an Old Gentleman who regularly takes the 9:15 train near their home; he is eventually able to help prove their father's innocence, and the family is reunited. The family take care of a Russian exile, Mr Szczepansky, who came to England looking for his family and Jim. The theme of an innocent man being falsely imprisoned for espionage and finally vindicated might have been influenced by the Dreyfus Affair, which was a prominent worldwide news item a few years before the book was written.2. Masterpiece Theatre: Railway Children
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Masterpiece Theater: Railway Children Directed by Catherine Morshead3. The Railway Children
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The Railway Children by E.Nesbit is a classic childrens story about family who move to live by a railway station where they meet new friends and have a touching adventure. This is a classic tale that has been much loved by many for generations. A great addition to any book collection, and sure to light up your imagination and take you on a heart-warming and colorful adventure. Any profits generated from the sale of this book will go towards the Freeriver Community project, a project that aims to support communities and promote well-being. To learn more about the freeriver project please visit the website; www.freerivercommunity.com4. The Railway Children (Puffin Classics)
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The Railway Children is the classic children's story by E. Nesbit. 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. Edith Nesbit was a mischievous child who grew up into an unconventional adult. With her husband, Hubert Bland, she was one of the founder members of the socialist Fabian Society; their household became a centre of the socialist and literary circles of the times. E. Nesbit turned late to children's writing. Her first children's book, The Treasure Seekers, was published in 1899 to great acclaim. Other books featuring the Bastable children followed, and a series of magical fantasy books, including Five Children and It also became very popular. The Railway Children was first published monthly in the London Magazine in 1905, and published as a book in 1906, which has been in print ever since. Other children's books by E Nesbit: The Story of the Treasure Seekers; The Wouldbegoods; The New Treasure Seekers; Complete History of the Bastable Family; Five Children and It; The Phoenix and the Carpet; The Story of the Amulet; The House of Arden; Harding's Luck; The Railway Children; The Enchanted Castle; The Magic City; The Wonderful Garden; Wet Magic; Five of Us and Madeline5. The Railway Children
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The All-Time Classic for the Entire Family! In turn-of-the-century London, 11-year-old Roberta Waterbury (a beautiful performance by Jenny Agutter) lives a perfect upper-class life with her parents and younger sister and brother until one fateful night when her father is mysteriously arrested. Suddenly impoverished, the children and their mother are forced to move to a dusty cottage far away in the country perched on the edge of a railroad. Bobbie and her siblings will discover adventure, face danger and forge friendships that will change their young lives forever. This is the extraordinary story of the railway children.6. The Railway Children