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The Railway Children

(A Puffin Book)

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The Railway Children

By: E. Nesbit
Narrated by: Jenny Agutter
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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Railway Children by E. Nesbit, read by Jenny Agutter.

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. The children seek solace in the nearby railway station and make friends with Perks the Porter and the Station Master himself.

Each day, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis run down the field to the railway track and wave at the passing London train, sending their love to Father. Little do they know that the kindly old gentleman passenger who waves back holds the key to their father's disappearance.

©2018 E. Nesbit (P)2018 Penguin Audio Classics Literature & Fiction Transportation

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I had forgotten just how wonderful this story is, don’t hesitate to put into your library it will take you back to the magical innocence of childhood..... fabulous!

Truly fabulous

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A true classic that reminds parents of their childhoods and enthralls children with excitement of adventure

Wonderful Childres' Story

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What a perfect story! Jenny Agutter is obviously the perfect choice for narrator. I have always cried when watching the film, and I found tears in my eyes again when she said, "My daddy! My daddy!"
I love this book.

Lovely

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Beautifully read A joy to listen to by children and adults who love a good story . A wealthy family from London become poor and move to Yorkshire. There they have adventures and make many friends. The three children explore the countryside with few restrictions and gradually become the ‘Railway Children.’

A wonderful book

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This is read so well. The story is warm, fun and positively full of sunshine.

lovely book

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love it straight through to the end, hard to but it down ,read in school aswell

railway children

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a classic that is beautifully told and will capture the imagination of children and adults alike.

an excellent reading of the story

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From Bobbie to Mother to Reader Jenny Agutter brings a presence to this audio book that perfectly captures a more innocent time a fantastic reading of a childhood favourite. Highly recommended.

A Masterpiece Classic

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I loved reading and lisining the book
It was great
It is a lovely book to reed

Great

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Thoroughly enjoyed this book. The story itself and particularly how it was read by the narrator, perfect person for the job.

Loved this book

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