The Railway Children

When their father is suddenly taken away, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis must leave their comfortable London home for a small cottage in the country. There they discover a railway line that runs past their new home, and a world of trains, tunnels and station life that changes their lives. E. Nesbit's classic story follows the three children as they make friends, face danger and learn to be brave in the face of uncertainty. First published in 1906, The Railway Children still moves readers of all ages. This edition contains the complete text of the novel, a new introduction that sets the book in its historical and literary context, a character guide to the principal figures, a summary of the story, a thematic overview, a glossary of period words and phrases, and twelve discussion questions for readers, students and book clubs. Whether you are discovering the book for the first time or returning to it after many years, this companion edition is designed to help you enjoy and talk about one of the best-loved children's novels in English.