The Railway Children
by Edith Nesbit
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Read in April, 2008
Not bad, but not one of my favorite kids' books. The kids are kind of goody-goody, in my opinion, (even though the author keeps making a point of saying how hard it is for them to be good). They don't have much personality -- they're sort of generic turn-of-the-century English children, very concerned with being brave and honorable and good. They're not quite as bland as I'm making them sound, but only signs of personality they have is that the oldest understands a bit more than the younger two ...more
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Read in January, 2000
One of my favorite childrens classic. First I thought this book is about same old story, but as I continue to read I found a lot of interesting stuff and flowy words made me finish this cover to cover. Later on, I found out that this book is some of children's literature that includes Nazy things, although explicitly. Some contoversy about it. But still, I love it.
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Read in September, 2007
Gentle story about three children whose father is falsely accused and suddenly taken to prison, throwing the family into poverty. They move with their mother to the country, where they have great adventures at the railroad and manage to help others richer and poorer than themselves. Their bread, cast upon the waters, returns after not too many days.
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It caught my eye by its artwork
recommends it for: lovers of art
recommends it for: lovers of art
I love the pictures in this book it has pencil drawing and water color paintings.
In the book it tells of the struggles they went through as a family that moved away because they didn't have a Dad anymore and they found that by helping others they help themselves become healed spiritually and emotionally
In the book it tells of the struggles they went through as a family that moved away because they didn't have a Dad anymore and they found that by helping others they help themselves become healed spiritually and emotionally
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I like the Treasure Seekers better, though I think this is the better known and more traditionally beloved Nesbit book. It's wonderful, though, and much in keeping with the same thing. The kids are so earnest, but very likable.
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Another classic children's book. I loved the book, I loved both versions of the movie, and I have a lifelong love of trains now, too; every time one goes by, I have to wave, just as Peter, Phyllis, and Roberta did in the story.
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famlies for a read- aloud
I read this to my 3 children at a time when they were similar ages as the children in the story. They loved it! We watched the movie after the book and loved that too. I think it may have been a Master Piece Theatre movie.
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Read in August, 2007
A charming children's classic in the style of "Seven Little Australians" and "Five Peppers and How They Grew". A delightful story of people being generally good to each other and therefore a perfect comfort book.
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Mothers with children 6 and over
I began reading this aloud to my kids before bed. It's refreshing to read that children CAN use their imaginations. Reminds me that my children probably could if they turned off the nintendo.
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fun with edwardians! currently researching nesbit for school-type reasons and personal reasons. recommended if you like reading books for kids by new women or founders of the fabian society.
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I loved the book, but must say that I also love the author's name. "Nesbit" is just fun to say. And who remembers the reference to her made by Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story?? Comical...
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My favorite E. Nesbit book. :)
I always cry at the end...not because its sad, but just because its rather heartbreakingly happy.
I always cry at the end...not because its sad, but just because its rather heartbreakingly happy.
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Read in July, 2005
No review recorded - I remember it being a bit twee for adults, but probably quite an adventure if read as a child.
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She expresses really weird and dated values in this book. Different than usual. I liked it a lot, though.
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Read in November, 2007
I don't know what to say, but this book was complete. Humor, educated, inspiring.
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Fine book for your youngsters. It teaches some very good morals.
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Read in January, 1985
Favorite book growing up. Great for children everywhere.
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Read in January, 2000
One of my all-time favorite children's classics.
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