Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
I want to read the book!
All characters reduced
The Railway Children (Illustrated) - cover

The Railway Children (Illustrated)

Edith Nesbit, Bauer Books

Publisher: Bauer Books

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Summary

The story concerns a family who move to "Three Chimneys", a house near the railway, after the father, who works at the Foreign office, is imprisoned after being falsely accused of spying. The children befriend an Old Gentleman who regularly takes the 9:15 train near their home; he is eventually able to help prove their father's innocence, and the family is reunited. The family take care of a Russian exile, Mr Szczepansky, who came to England looking for his family (later located) and Jim, the grandson of the Old Gentleman, who suffers a broken leg in a tunnel.
Available since: 09/20/2018.

Other books that might interest you

  • Slavery and the Civil War - Rooted in Racism - cover

    Slavery and the Civil War -...

    Elliott Smith

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    The Civil War began after eleven southern states seceded in order to keep slavery. Discover how enslaved people experienced the war, from serving on the front lines to glimpsing and winning freedom.

Read Woke™ Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian. Inspired by a belief that knowledge is power, Read Woke Books seek to amplify the voices of people of the global majority (people who are of African, Arab, Asian, and Latin American descent and identify as not white), provide information about groups that have been disenfranchised, share perspectives of people who have been underrepresented or oppressed, challenge social norms and disrupt the status quo, and encourage readers to take action in their community.
    Show book
  • 1940s Science Fiction - 20 Science Fiction Short Stories From the 1940s - cover

    1940s Science Fiction - 20...

    Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury,...

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    1940s Science Fiction - 20 Science Fiction Short Stories From the 1940sMorgue Ship by Ray BradburyLet The Ants Try by Frederik PohlZurk by Richard O. LewisThe Monster Maker by Ray BradburySpace-Lane of No-Return by George WhittingtonJonah of the Jove-Run by Ray BradburyAnd the Gods Laughed by Fredric BrownThe Monster That Threatened The Universe by Russ WinterbothamAsleep In Armageddon by Ray BradburyInvader From Infinity by George WhittingtonDay of Wrath by Bjarne KirchhoffDefense Mech by Ray BradburyRat Race by George O. SmithLazarus Come Forth by Ray BradburyThe Planet of Illusion by Millard V. GordonRocket Summer by Ray BradburyAsteroid of the Damned by Frederik PohlThe Incredible Invasion by George O. SmithDistress Signal by Ross RocklynneChristmas on Ganymede by Isaac Asimov
    Show book
  • Wings of Change - The Life Cycle of a Fly - cover

    Wings of Change - The Life Cycle...

    Tee Bogitini

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Dive into the busy world of flies and discover the fascinating journey from tiny egg to buzzing adult in "Wings of Change: The Life Cycle of a Fly." This educational adventure is designed for young explorers aged 5-12, offering a closer look at the everyday life of one of the most common insects on our planet. 
Through engaging narratives, vivid illustrations, and interactive learning points, readers will follow the transformation of a fly, uncovering the secrets of its survival and importance in nature. Alongside the story of our fly friend, this book encourages curiosity about the natural world, teaching valuable lessons about growth, change, and the ecosystem's delicate balance.
    Show book
  • Kittu's Very Mad Day - cover

    Kittu's Very Mad Day

    Harshikaa Udasi

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Kittu is lost! The World's Most Chaotic Family has left him behind at a dhaba on the highway in the middle of nowhere. He is rescued by an icecreamwala and suddenly, Kittu's terrible, horrible day turns mad! Who would have thought that this middle-of-nowhere place would have a skate park? The icecreamwala's daughter Mad is mad about skateboarding and now Kittu wants to zoom around on a skateboard, too! But can a boy with one leg who walks on crutches learn to skateboard? Is Kittu mad to even try? This book was a winner in the Children First writing competition, organised by Parag, an initiative of Tata Trusts, and Duckbill Books.
    Show book
  • Creative Recycling Side - The Ultimate Guide on Recycling Discover Effective Ways to Recycle So We Can Save the Earth and Create a Better Future For Our Children - cover

    Creative Recycling Side - The...

    Rene Hedley

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Creative Recycling Side: The Ultimate Guide on Recycling, Discover Effective Ways to Recycle So We Can Save the Earth and Create a Better Future For Our ChildrenThere have been many debates surrounding the health of our planet. Even if you’re not familiar with the arguments, I’m sure you have at least heard the words climate change. Some people can’t be bothered to care about this because they think it doesn’t affect them but the earth is growing old and its condition is worsening day by day. If every single individual does their small part in helping the environment, it would be a huge help to our planet. Simple things such as recycling and segregating your trash will already have a tremendous effect on the environment. This audiobook will educate you on the proper ways of recycling and how you can incorporate it into all aspects of your life. You will discover tips when buying so you don’t add as much waste as possible. You will learn the correct ways on how to reuse and how to throw away the things you don’t need.This audiobook will discuss the following topics in-depth:- Recycling Basics- Choose Wisely When Buying- Donate or Sell Items Instead of Throwing Away- Reusable Bags- Learn What is Recyclable in Your Area- Learn the Rules in Your Area- Separate Your Trash- Buy Recycled Items- What to Avoid- The Benefits of RecyclingEveryone should make sure that they’re not doing anything to worsen the condition of the earth. You may think that recycling does not have any significant impact but if every single individual is practicing recycling, you will see the huge difference it makes for our environment. To learn more about recycling tips, scroll up and click “add to cart” now.
    Show book
  • Two Short Two Long - A Book About Rectangles - cover

    Two Short Two Long - A Book...

    Christianne Jones

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Provides an introduction to rectangles by identifying things having this shape within a school. Includes an activity.
    Show book