Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Format
ePUB
Kopierschutz
Nein
Family Sharing
Nein
Text-to-Speech
Ja
Altersempfehlung
8 - 12 Jahr(e)
Erscheinungsdatum
28.05.2026
Verlag
Waking Lion PressSeitenzahl
48 (Printausgabe)
Dateigröße
1491 KB
Auflage
1. Auflage
Sprache
Englisch
EAN
9781434109750
*The Railway Children* is Edith Nesbit's most well-known and well-loved book for young readers. Since its first book publication in 1906, it has been made into movies, radio plays and television series several times, dramatised in the theatre, performed in actual railway stations, and even turned into a musical.
It tells the story of three children: Roberta, Peter and Phyllis, who with their mother are forced to leave their comfortable suburban home and go to live in a small cottage in the country, after their father is taken away from them for what at first seem inexplicable reasons. They live there very quietly, not going to school, whilst their mother writes stories and poems to earn a small income. The children's lives, however, are greatly enlivened by their proximity to a nearby railway line and station, in which they take great interest. They befriend the railway staff and have several adventures in which they demonstrate considerable initiative and courage.
One unusual topic touched on by the book is the then-current Russia-Japan war, which divided opinion in England. Nesbit was clearly opposed to the actions of the Tsarist government of Russia, and she introduces into the story a Tolstoy-like Russian writer who has escaped from a prison camp in Siberia, to which he was condemned for publishing a book espousing his liberal views.
Perfect for readers who love timeless family adventures and heartwarming stories of resilience, this beloved classic captures the magic of childhood wonder and the unbreakable bonds between siblings. With its enduring appeal and unforgettable characters, *The Railway Children* remains a treasured story that continues to enchant new generations of readers over a century after its first publication.
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