The Railway Children 486410226

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. From School Library Journal Grade 3-7-This is a delightful reading of a classic story by Edith Nesbit, first published in 1906. When father is suddenly taken away, mother and the three children must leave their fancy London life to live in a simple country cottage near a train station. The children and their bottomless good nature, together with some new friends, work to rescue father and help others along the way. Narrator Virginia Leishman makes this old-fashioned world come alive for today's children without resorting to melodrama. The recording is flawless and without unnecessary fanfare, making it a wonderful way to introduce a classic to young listeners. Nancy A. Gifford, Schenectady County Public Library, NY Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Review The story of three middle-class children whose father is unjustly jailed has lost none of its poignancy over the years. They adapt courageously to their reduced circumstances and manage to have some exciting adventures on the railway near their new house: this is a timeless classic for children. (Kirkus UK)--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. 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 and has been in print ever since.--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

出版社	Dover Publications Inc.
作者	E. Nesbit