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lizisamazing12's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
erp9din0's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
booklover11's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I think this is my fave book I have ever read. I highly recommend. It is about a girl called Phoebe and her family. Her dad dissapeared and she is wondering where he is. The family moves out into a tiny house in the country on holidays. It is tiny and dull, until they discover the nearby Railway Station, Primrose Railway and suddenly, every day is an adventure. Until they find out the horrible truth about their dad. Read to find out the truth!
cooeeaus's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
vitaluna's review against another edition
5.0
Some parts where a bit long and strange - but great characters and loved seeing an autistic character as one of the mains and seeing all the references to the original story. I think the character of Perry can really help other kids understand autism.
tamara_danielle's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
alongreader's review against another edition
4.0
Jacqueline has tackled a couple of children's classics now, including another one by E Nesbit several years ago. The difficulty with this kind of story is alway the balance between keeping the spirit of the original and making it up to date for today's children, something they can relate to. Jacqueline has done really well here; you can see how much she loves the original story and the flashes of her originality.
If you've read the original, you'll see bits and pieces of it here, albeit mixed up and out of order, but making perfect sense in this new version. If you haven't read it, you should, but this will still make perfect sense to you. There's no need to be familiar with The Railway Children in order to read this one. It's a rare gift, to make a story comprehensible to both groups of reading.
As a Jacqueline story, you'll recognise several aspects. Phoebe, our point of view is one of the mousy heroines, as always excellent at art and making up stories, with a lovely father and a snappy, but very caring, mother. Naturally the fourteen year old sister is very into make up and being older than she is. I really enjoyed reading and trying to match people with their 'original' characters - I managed with most, but there are definitely a few new ones here!
This is a great read, with a good ending unlike a few that I felt ended very abruptly over the last few years. Jacqueline really has a talent for this kind of story, and I hope she keeps going with them. Little Princess next, maybe?
If you've read the original, you'll see bits and pieces of it here, albeit mixed up and out of order, but making perfect sense in this new version. If you haven't read it, you should, but this will still make perfect sense to you. There's no need to be familiar with The Railway Children in order to read this one. It's a rare gift, to make a story comprehensible to both groups of reading.
As a Jacqueline story, you'll recognise several aspects. Phoebe, our point of view is one of the mousy heroines, as always excellent at art and making up stories, with a lovely father and a snappy, but very caring, mother. Naturally the fourteen year old sister is very into make up and being older than she is. I really enjoyed reading and trying to match people with their 'original' characters - I managed with most, but there are definitely a few new ones here!
This is a great read, with a good ending unlike a few that I felt ended very abruptly over the last few years. Jacqueline really has a talent for this kind of story, and I hope she keeps going with them. Little Princess next, maybe?
matamgirl's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
bookreader_2377's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
tiny_mushroom's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0