The Railway Children

Written by E. Nesbit

Narrated by Virginia Leishman

Father has suddenly and mysteriously disappeared. Now Mother has moved Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis from London to an old English country house. Missing the hustle and bustle of the city, the children are ecstatic to find that their new home is near a railway station. Making friends with both the porter and the station master is great fun. So is waving to a kindly old gentleman who rides through on the 9:15 every morning. When mother gets sick, it is he to whom they turn for help. And later, when a fortunate twist of fate returns their father to them, they are surprised to find the old gentleman involved once again. Written by an unconventional woman whose friends included H.G. Wells and George Bernard Shaw, this classic has been popular since it was first published almost 100 years ago. Virginia Leishman's enthusiasm translates these adventuresome children into heroes for modern listeners.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Feb 22, 2013
• ISBN: 9781470356569

E. Nesbit

E. Nesbit (1858–1924) began writing for young adults after a successful career in magazines. Using her own unconventional childhood as a jumping-off point, she published novels that combined reality, fantasy, and humor. Expanded from a series of articles in the Strand Magazine, Five Children and It was published as a novel in 1902 and is the first in a trilogy that includes The Phoenix and the Carpet and The Story of the Amulet. Together with her husband, Nesbit was a founding member of the socialist Fabian Society, and her home became a hub for some of the greatest authors and thinkers of the time, including George Bernard Shaw and H. G. Wells.

Reviews for The Railway Children

[Johnny Peebles · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It was a great road trip book, and our 4-year-old really enjoyed it.

[Dave Denstaedt · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great book . Loved how it kept me engaged from chapter to chapter

[nickimags · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A wonderful children's story beautifully narrated by Virginia Leishman, highly recommended!

[Sarah · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It's a really sweet book full of fun and love and adventure. I really love this book.