The Railway Children
After a father's abrupt arrest, his wife and children must leave their comfortable London home for a small cottage that sits near a bustling railway. While the mother struggles to make ends meet, siblings Roberta (nicknamed Bobbie), Peter and Phyllis adapt to their gloomy present with hopes of a brighter future. Bobbie is the oldest of three middleclass children thrust into poverty after their father is falsely imprisoned. She and her siblings, Peter and Phyliss, learn to embrace their new surroundings including the busy railway station. The children are frequent visitors of the local hub, engaging in an array of innocent yet spirited adventu…
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- ISBN: 978-1-5132-7254-2
- EAN: 9781513272542
- Produktnummer: 35617027
- Verlag: West Margin Press
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2020
- Seitenangabe: 182 S.
- Plattform: EPUB
- Masse: 1'449 KB
Über den Autor
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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