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"The Railway Children" is a classic children's novel written by Edith Nesbit , originally published in 1906. The book tells the story of three childre .... Read More
"The Railway Children" is a classic children's novel written by Edith Nesbit , originally published in 1906. The book tells the story of three children —Roberta (Bobbie ), Peter , and Phyllis —who move to a countryside cottage with their mother after their father is mysteriously taken away by the authorities. They adjust to their new rural life and befriend the locals , particularly the station master and porter at the nearby railway station . The children spend much of their time watching the trains go by and waving to the passengers, all while they try to uncover the truth about their father's disappearance.
| Sr | Chapter Name | No Of Page |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. The Beginning of Things | 9 |
| 2 | 2. Peter's Coal-Mine | 11 |
| 3 | 3. The Old Gentleman | 9 |
| 4 | 4. The Engine-Burglar | 10 |
| 5 | 5. Prisoners And Captives | 7 |
| 6 | 6. Saviours Of The Train | 8 |
| 7 | 7. For Valour | 9 |
| 8 | 8. The Amateur Firemen | 8 |
| 9 | 9. The Pride Of Perks | 9 |
| 10 | 10. The Terrible Secret | 8 |
| 11 | 11. The Hound In The Red Jersey | 10 |
| 12 | 12. What Bobbie Brought Home | 8 |
| 13 | 13. The Hound's Grandfather | 9 |
| 14 | 14. The End | 9 |