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The Railway Children is one of the first children's books with a real life setting and very real problems to be solved. Edith Nesbit (1958 - 1924) was an English poet and author known for her children's books. She is credited with writing over 60 books for children. Nesbit was co-founder of the Fabian Society, which later became the Labour Party. Nesbit wrote about the real world not a fantasyland. She invented the children's adventure story. In The railway Children a family is living near a railway after their father has been falsely accused of selling state secrets to the Russians. The children spend their time watching the trains and waving at the passengers. . They become friends with Perks, the station porter, and with The Old Gentleman who travels on the 9: 45 train. The Old Gentleman l helps them free their father.
| ISBN-13 | 9788853004970 |
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| ISBN-10 | 8853004975 |
| Weight | 0.40 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.50 x 0.20 x 9.40 In |
| List Price | $24.95 |
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Cideb Editrice |
| Published On | 2008-01-01 |
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