"In this much-loved children's classic first published in 1906, the comfortable lives of three well-mannered siblings are greatly altered when, one evening, two men arrive at the house and take their father away. With the family's fortunes considerably reduced in his absence, the children and their mother are forced to live in a simple country cottage near a railway station. There the young trio — Roberta, Peter, and young Phyllis — befriend the porter and station master.
The youngsters' days are filled with adventure and excitement, including their successful attempt to avert a horrible train disaster; but the mysterious disappearance of their father continues to haunt them.
The solution to that painful puzzle and many other details and events of the children's lives come to vivid life in this perennial favorite, a story that has captivated generations of readers and, more recently, delighted television and movie audiences. In this inexpensive, unabridged edition, it will charm a whole new audience of young readers with its warmth and appeal."

Sent to my partner for the UE Secret Santa.
Enjoy this wishlist book! :)

Thank you so much for this wishlist book and all the other goodies! I feel sooooo spoiled!
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A really cute book. Enjoyed the read a lot!

The book is on its way to the winner of the classics sweepstake. Congratulations and enjoy the read! Please excuse the delay.

Wow! This parcel took a very scenic route and finally arrived in Delphi yesterday morning!

Thank you very much sedna5213 for a selection of interesting tea bags, an impressive postcard and this book.
I'm aware that The Railway Children is considered a classic children's book, at least for the English-speaking world, but actually I don't recall ever reading it and I really wanted to check it out. So, this is a spot on choice, thank you very much!!!

This was a quick and pleasant book. Of course a bit on the far-fetched and didactic side as many children's books are, while there is a touch of prejudices of the era/"Englishness", but in general it's well-written with subtle humor and flowing narration. I can see why it's so popular and considered a classic on the genre.
Some scenes felt familiar to me, maybe I've read it or seen some adaptation somewhere after all? Not sure.

By the way, I liked very much the cover art too.

Thanks once again for sending sedna5213!

The Railway Children got itchy feet and will travel soon to Scotland to support a new BookCrossing zone.
And then...who knows?

Good Luck little book and Don't forget to write your news from time to time!

Thank you for your kind donation :)

Releasing to my bookcrossing zone today