This was just meh.. and at times really boring.

"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.

An uplifting, emotional yet pleasant read - This book has outdone itself despite being a children's book. The characters are all well-explored and have definite flaws/styles which can help you distinguish one from the other. The children of this book are an absolute delight here with their kindness yet retaining their naughty attributes and innocence. Do kids like that exist any more?

childhood favourite <3

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Loved this story! Reminded me so much of The Boxcar Children, Heidi and other childhood favorites.

I was recommended this book that suggested books based on your favorite Christmas movie. Mine is "It's a Wonderful Life" and The Railway Children has the same whimsy and purity of heart that the movie does. The similarities are pretty striking, given that the topics couldn't be any more different.

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