The Railway Children by E. Nesbit (author) (UK edition)

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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