Cover of The Railway Children

The Railway Children

By E. Nesbit · 1906

E. Nesbit's 1906 classic follows three resourceful siblings who find wonder, community, and purpose along a bustling countryside railway line. It remains a timelessly heartwarming story of family devotion and quiet everyday heroism.

First published
1906
Style
Children’s literature - Adventure - Warm domestic realism
Known for
A beloved family adventure classic
Estimated reading time
5-6 hours
Reading level
Intermediate
Recommended age
9+

Chapters

  1. CHAPTER I. THE BEGINNING OF THINGS
  2. CHAPTER II. PETER'S COAL-MINE
  3. CHAPTER III. THE OLD GENTLEMAN
  4. CHAPTER IV. THE ENGINE-BURGLAR
  5. CHAPTER V. PRISONERS AND CAPTIVES
  6. CHAPTER VI. SAVIOURS OF THE TRAIN
  7. CHAPTER VII. FOR VALOUR
  8. CHAPTER VIII. THE AMATEUR FIREMEN
  9. CHAPTER IX. THE PRIDE OF PERKS
  10. CHAPTER X. THE TERRIBLE SECRET
  11. CHAPTER XI. THE HOUND IN THE RED JERSEY
  12. CHAPTER XII. WHAT BOBBIE BROUGHT HOME
  13. CHAPTER XIII. THE HOUND'S GRANDFATHER
  14. CHAPTER XIV. THE END