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The railway children

Nesbit, E.Brock, C. E.(Illustrated by)
Part of the Virago Modern Classics series
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The Railway Children tells the story of Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis, three children whose lives change dramatically when their father is mysteriously taken away.

They move from London to a cottage in rural Yorkshire with their mother, where they befriend the local railway porter, Perks, and embark on a journey of discovery, friendship and adventure.

But the mystery remains - where is Father, and is he ever coming back? This collection of the best in children's literature, curated by Virago, will be coveted by children and adults alike.

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Product Details
Virago Press Ltd
0349009325 / 9780349009322
Paperback / softback
823.8
12/10/2017
United Kingdom
English
248 pages : illustrations (black and white)
20 cm
Quiz No: 200806, Points 9.00, Book Level 5.50,
Upper Years - Key Stage 3 Learn More
Reprint. Originally published: London: Wells Gardner & Co.: 1906.