Oxford Children's Classics: The Railway Children

By (author) Nesbit Edith
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This stunning Oxford Children''s Classic edition is the perfect introduction to The Railway Children-the ultimate story of courage and hope. Features the complete unabridged text, an introduction by Onjali Q. Raúf, and other bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities, and more . . .
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This Oxford Children''s Classic features the complete unabridged text, an introduction by Onjali Q Raúf, and other bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities, and more . . . When their father is taken away, Bobbie, Peter, and Phyllis are uprooted from their comfortable home in London. Though they miss their old life they soon find a newfound love of the railway, and it becomes a source of great adventure and hope.
Table of contents:
Contents1 The Beginning of Things2 Peter’s Coal-mine3 The Old Gentleman4 The Engine-burglar5 Prisoners and Captives6 Saviours of the Train7 For Valour8 The Amateur Firemen9 The Pride of Perks10 The Terrible Secret11 The Hound in the Red Jersey12 What Bobbie Brought Home13 The Hound’s Grandfather14 The End
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Discover a captivating tale of courage with OXFORD CHILDREN''S CLASSICS.
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These stunning Oxford Children''s Classics are the perfect addition to any young reader''s bookshelf.Each classic features a personal introduction from a contemporary author, with insights on how their work was inspired by the story.Packed with bonus material providing insights for readers, fact, activities, and more.