A much-loved children classic, wonderfully illustrated by Peter
Bailey, here presented with a section of extra material for young
readers.
Roberta, Phyllis and Peter have their comfortable lives in London thrown
into disarray by the unexpected disappearance of their father. They are
forced to move to a small cottage in the countryside with their mother,
who struggles to make ends meet by writing books. The children find
solace in a stretch of railway track and the station nearby, and
befriend the railway porter, who teaches them about running the station,
and an old gentleman who takes the 9.15 train every day. Through this
love of the trains they are led on many exciting adventures, including a
quest to discover the secret of their father's disappearance.
One of the most popular children's books ever written, E. Nesbit's tale
has enchanted generations of readers since it was first released in
1906. It has been adapted for the screen and the stage many times, and
its story of innocence, intrigue and discovery remains perfectly
poignant today.