The Railway Children

Written by E. Nesbit

Narrated by Karen Savage

The Railway Children.
“A must-read book for people of all ages.” - (The Guardian)

Set in Edwardian England, this book has been a bestseller story for 90 years. It tells the heartwarming adventures of a resourceful family - mother and her three children: sensible Roberta, the eldest, scientific Peter and dreamy Phyllis.

An Author's Republic audio production.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Author's Republic
• Release date: May 10, 2017
• ISBN: 9781518950018

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

[Joyce Mmutme · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It really is a good read if you are or aren't into classic books. Characters are easy to love and there are quite fascinating adventures to embark with the beloved railway children. If you want to see a more visual rep there is a movie out. My only complaint, hence the four stars, was the ending. It was a mixture of agreement and infuriation.

[Cherise Cooper · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Perfect for children and adults. High morals and a culture in their family that all could learn from. A classic.

[Katlyn Oldham · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Awesome book ever I love it was just awesome really I loved

[patricia servano · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Engaging and our 7-year old laughed at all the silly bit of the children's adventures.

[Andy Eckert · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Wonderful book! I had to read it for school and I thought I would not like it. It sounded to childish, but I loved it.
Annabelle -12

[Jane Finlay · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I totally enjoyed this well written story of the three childrens adventures in a rural English town with an active railway near their house. Lots of 1905 English values with children having many adventures on their own. I think some children would like it as well as adults who enjoy childrens literature.

[Natasha Adams · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Classic! My 6 year old really loved it, as did I.

[Audra · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Lovely prose. Enchanting story. Will return to the Railway children for years to come.

[Larry Pooley · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Narrator is on speed and ruins it. What’s the rush.

[shima · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It was Little bit sad but at all good story

[Thomas Flynn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was an incredible story of a family’s great love for each other. I listened to the whole book in one day. What a nice way to spend the day listening this dear classic story.

[Summer Moeller · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A very sweet, cozy story, with just a pinch of the stuff fairytales are made of sprinkled throughout it. Cleverly yet simply written, and quite wholesome. I listened to it while knitting a frog.

Concerning the audio: There's a bit of a buzzing in the background, but I hardly noticed it after a while. The girl who reads it does a very good job, and her voice suits the story perfectly.

[Richard De Montfort · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It's so lovely and calms me down so much.!