The Railway Children

The Railway Children is a classic children's novel by Edith Nesbit. The story follows three siblings-Roberta (Bobbie), Peter, and Phyllis-who move with their mother to a countryside cottage after their father is mysteriously taken away. Near their new home runs a railway, which becomes the center of their adventures. They befriend railway workers and passengers, including a kind old gentleman who eventually helps uncover the truth about their father.

The novel is known for its themes of resi...