The Railway Children by E. Nesbit (author)

Roberta, Peter and Phyllis don’t realise how happy their life in London is until their beloved father goes away unexpectedly. They move to a simple country cottage with Mother, and befriend the local railway porter, who goes by the name of Perks. But even though they have many exciting adventures, the mystery remains: where is Father, and will he ever return? E. Nesbit’s classic story, introduced by Jacqueline Wilson.

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