The Railway ChildrenMany of Nesbit's books--including The Story of the Treasure Seekers, The Wouldbegoods and The Enchanted Castle--have become classics for young readers. This new edition of one of her most famous works tells a timeless story of children coping courageously with an adult world in turn-of-the-century England. Special introduction by award-winning author Joan Lowery Nixon. |
Contents
The Beginning of Things | 1 |
Peters CoalMine | 19 |
The Old Gentleman | 39 |
Copyright | |
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