The Railway Children
by E. Nesbit
247 pages~4 hrs
“Every train carries a secret, and every whistle brings a new adventure.”
When their comfortable London life is shattered by a mysterious family crisis, three siblings must find a new home in a remote cottage beside the tracks. Amidst steam engines and secret signals, they embark on a heart-warming journey of discovery to uncover the truth and keep their family's hope alive.
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