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hannahthehippogremlin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
bjsmith87's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
stella_starstruck's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This is a classic story of three children who move from a big city to a small country town with their mother after their father is mysteriously taken away in the night. It does have many old-fashioned ideas about the strength of the sexes and how life should be lived.
robinsversion's review against another edition
It was good for a while but then I lost interest, sorry
tealadygreyhot's review against another edition
4.0
I remembered liking this as a kid and it was sweet to revisit.
midnightlatte's review against another edition
4.0
This book is really good.The story is about three children who were leading very comfortable lives.Suddenly their father disappears and they(the children and their mother)move to a smaller residence.The story follows the adventures of the three children.
Overall,it is worth a read.
Overall,it is worth a read.
cara1993's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
dainaphile's review against another edition
4.0
"Daddy dear, I'm only four
And I'd rather not be more.
Four's the nicest age to be,
Two and two and one and three.
What I love is two and two,
Mother, Peter, Phil, and you.
What you love is one and three,
Mother, Peter, Phil, and me.
Give your little girl a kiss
Because she learned and told you this."
If I could be a daddy's little girl again!
[a: E. Nesbith|7935185|E. Nesbit|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1395657856p2/7935185.jpg] portrait [b: The Railway Children|164531|The Railway Children|E. Nesbit|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1328865877s/164531.jpg|2880113] so beautifully! This is a story of three well mannered siblings and their brave mother. The Railway Children could be a sad story since their father has been taken away from them and the mysterious disappearance of their father continues to haunt them. With the family's fortunes considerably reduced in his absence, the children and their mother was forced to live in a simple country cottage near a railway station However, their days was not gloomy or sultry, rather filled with excitement and adventures, including their successful attempt to avert a horrible train disaster. All three child was kinder hearted just like their mother.
"Don't you think it's rather nice to think that we're in a book that God's writing? If I were writing the book, I might make mistakes. But God knows how to make the story end just right—in the way that's best for us."
I am so glad that Edith Nesbith ended this story just right - in the way that's best for the family and readers.