The Railway Children
Author
- E. Nesbit
Publication
12/31/1906
Overview
E. Nesbit's children's novel follows Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis after a sudden family upheaval sends them with their mother to a country cottage near a railway line. Around the trains they find adventure, new friendships, and chances to help others. The story blends family loyalty, courage, kindness, and the everyday wonder of the railway.
Content
Chapter I. The beginning of things.
Chapter II. Peter's coal-mine.
Chapter III. The old gentleman.
Chapter IV. The engine-burglar.
Chapter V. Prisoners and captives.
Chapter VI. Saviours of the train.
Chapter VII. For valour.
Chapter VIII. The amateur firemen.
Chapter IX. The pride of Perks.
Chapter X. The terrible secret.
Chapter XI. The hound in the red
Chapter XII. What Bobbie brought home.
Chapter XIII. The hound's grandfather.
Chapter XIV. The End.