The Railway Children by E. Nesbit

The Railway Children

E. Nesbit with Jacqueline Wilson (Contributor), C.E. Brock (Illustrator)

304 pages first pub 1906 (editions)

fiction classics middle grade adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
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For readers seeking a heartwarming and adventurous tale of hope and resilience, The Railway Children by E. Nesbit is a timeless classic that will transport you to a world of wonder and magic, where the unbreakable bonds of family and friendship can overcome even the most daunting challenges.

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The Railway Children is the classic children's story by E. Nesbit. When Father is taken away unexpectedly, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis and their mother have to leave their comfortable life in London to go and live in a small cottage in the country. Th...

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Community Reviews

3.86
based on 3,766 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 74%

adventurous: 71%

hopeful: 50%

emotional: 38%

funny: 31%

relaxing: 29%

inspiring: 19%

reflective: 14%

mysterious: 7%

sad: 6%

tense: 2%

challenging: 1%

dark: 1%

informative: 1%


Pace

28% of readers chose fast
55% of readers chose medium
15% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose Plot
47% of readers chose A mix
32% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

56% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

90% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
78% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

17% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
64% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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