The Railway Children

By (author) Nesbit, E.
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A timeless journey. If you enjoy fantastic family adventures, then it''s full steam ahead with The Railway Children! Not only does this edition have the complete, unabridged text, it is also full of extra material to help you get the most out of the story, and gives lots of recommendations for other books you might enjoy.
Description
Family! Friendship! Adventure! Mystery! Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis have their lives turned upside down when their father mysteriously has to go away. The railway becomes the centre of their new life, but little do they know what wonders and changes it will bring to them - maybe even the answer to Father''s disappearance . . . Oxford Children''s Classics present not only the original and unabridged story of The Railway Children in a beautiful new edition, but also help you to discover a whole world of new adventures with a vast assortment of recommendations and activities.
Biographical note
E. Nesbit was born in London in 1858. Her father died when she was four years old and she spent much of her childhood travelling around England, France, Germany, and Spain with her mother and sister Mary, in an attempt to cure Mary of tuberculosis. Elizabeth married Hubert Bland in 1880 and they went on to become two of the founding members of the Fabian Society. She wrote many stories and poems for both children and adults, including the much-loved Five Children and It, The Story of the Treasure Seekers, and The Railway Children. Elizabeth Nesbit died in 1924 and is buried in Kent.
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The original and unabridged story of this timeless classic
Publisher''s notice
E. Nesbit was born in London in 1858. Her father died when she was four years old and she spent much of her childhood travelling around England, France, Germany, and Spain with her mother and sister Mary, in an attempt to cure Mary of tuberculosis. Elizabeth married Hubert Bland in 1880 and they went on to become two of the founding members of the Fabian Society. She wrote many stories and poems for both children and adults, including the much-loved Five Children and It, The Story of the Treasure Seekers, and The Railway Children. Elizabeth Nesbit died in 1924 and is buried in Kent.
Feature
Contemporary look and feel which will appeal to modern young readers. Included in the book are reviews and recommendations from our young Classics Champion to help readers discover even more great stories. A fresh approach to the classics, by children for children. Fantastic value for money at just £5.99 including reams of exclusive extra material - perfect for a pocket money purchase or a gift for a friend. Oxford are the experts on stories! So, included are recommendations for books, films, plays, and more, which readers might also enjoy. Fun and interesting facts about the author. Extra material includes thought-provoking questions, a glossary, and a quiz. Complete and unabridged text.
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Contemporary look and feel which will appeal to modern young readers. Included in the book are reviews and recommendations from our young Classics Champion to help readers discover even more great stories. A fresh approach to the classics, by children for children. Fantastic value for money at just £5.99 including reams of exclusive extra material - perfect for a pocket money purchase or a gift for a friend. Oxford are the experts on stories! So, included are recommendations for books, films, plays, and more, which readers might also enjoy. Fun and interesting facts about the author. Extra material includes thought-provoking questions, a glossary, and a quiz. Complete and unabridged text.