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Edith Nesbit

The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit is a beloved classic of children's literature that tells a heartwarming story of family, resilience, and kindness set against the backdrop of the English countryside and a nearby railway line. First published in 1906, the novel has remained a timeless favorite for its emotional depth, engaging storytelling, and memorable characters. The story follows three siblings—Roberta (Bobbie), Peter, and Phyllis—whose comfortable life is suddenly changed when thei...

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Edith Nesbit

Whisked away from their London home, Bobbie, Peter, and Phyllis find themselves in near-poverty. Their father was suddenly taken away by the authorities and falsely imprisoned for selling state secrets, forcing the family to settle in a small house in the country. Drawn to the railway station nearby, the children befriend Mr Szczepansky, who is looking for his own family in England. They also meet The Old Gentleman, a director of the railway, who may be able to help bring home those that a...

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Edith Nesbit

Classic novel for children. According to Wikipedia: "Edith Nesbit (married name Edith Bland; 15 August 1858 4 May 1924) was an English author and poet whose children's works were published under the name of E. Nesbit. She wrote or collaborated on over 60 books of fiction for children, several of which have been adapted for film and television. She was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian Society, a precursor to the modern Labour Party.... Nesbit published approximately 40 bo...

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Edith Nesbit

Cast from a life of comfort into rural poverty, three spirited siblings befriend the station porter and wave to the passing steam trains, hoping to send love to their imprisoned father. Their kindness averts disasters and wins the heart of a benefactor who holds the key to their family's salvation.

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Edith Nesbit

When their father mysteriously disappears, three siblings move to a cottage by the tracks, finding solace, friendship, and unexpected heroism in the rhythm of the passing trains.

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Edith Nesbit, Golden Deer Classics

This book, contains now several HTML tables of contents that will make reading a real pleasure! The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and sub-chapters of that specific work. This book contains the following works arranged by Publication Date John Charrington's Weddi...

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Edith Nesbit

The Phoenix and the Carpet is a fantasy novel for children, written by E. Nesbit and first published in 1904. It is the second in a trilogy of novels that begins with Five Children and It (1902), and follows the adventures of the same five children: Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and the Lamb. Their mother buys the children a new carpet to replace one from the nursery that they have destroyed in an accidental fire. The children find an egg in the carpet, which hatches into a talking Phoenix. ...

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Edith Nesbit

After an accidental fire, a new carpet is placed in the play room to replace the one that was destroyed. While playing, the children find an egg in the carpet. The egg hatches into a talking phoenix, that explains that the carpet is magical, and will grant the children three wishes per day. Through these wishes, the children have many magical adventures. In this book, Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and the Lamb continue their trilogy of adventures.

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Edith Nesbit

A Heartwarming Classic About Family, Courage, and the Kindness of StrangersFirst published in 1906, The Railway Children by E. Nesbit is one of the most beloved classics of children’s literature: a warm, adventurous story about family, resilience, friendship, and the unexpected ways people can help one another in difficult times.The lives of Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis change completely when their father is suddenl...

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Edith Nesbit

Edith Nesbit (1858-1924) was an English author and poet. Most famous as a children’s book writer who influenced J. K. Rowling, C. S. Lewis, and P. L. Travers, Edith Nesbit has a second, darker reputation as the writer of some of the English language’s most powerful supernatural horror. Nesbit’s writing is absolutely crisp, evocative, and touching, and her legacy as both a children’s writer and a master of horror is well deserved, if not far overdue.

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Edith Nesbit

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Cathy Dobson

First written in 1902, this is one of Edith Nesbit's best loved children's stories. It all begins when a group of five children - Robert, Anthea, Cyril, Jane, and their baby brother, the Lamb - move from London to the countryside of Kent. While playing in a gravel pit, they discover a rather grumpy, ugly and occasionally malevolent sand-fairy known as the Psammead who is compelled to grant one wish of theirs per day. The effects of each wish last until sundown. All the wishes granted to th...

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Edith Nesbit

*** Original and Unabridged Content. Made available by CLASSIC COLLECTION 600.***Synopsis:A thrilling spy story, a children's adventure, a charming portrait of early twentieth century life in London and the countryside and a heart warming family tale are all combined in this classic of children's literature The Railway Children by E Nesbit.The book has remained on the list of the best-loved children's books ever since it was first published as a serial story in The ...