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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
Such a sweet and wholesome story centred around a wonderful trio of siblings. This was a joy to read. If only all children were like Bobbie, Peter, and Phyllis.
There is something innately relaxing and soothing about children's classics. I read Carrie's War for the first time March 2018 and really enjoyed it, so when I was in a bit of a reading slump and feeling under the weather, I decided to treat myself to another classic. The Railway Children is a lovely book. I went in knowing absolutely nothing about it, having never read it or seen a single film adaptation, so I really liked the fact that this was entirely new to me. I adored each of the children (especially Phyllis who Nesbit perfectly introduces with this line: ...and the youngest was Phyllis, who meant extremely well"), and the story itself was a beautiful balance of the light-hearted with the more serious. Nesbit's writing is pleasant and funny, and I really loved the way she made this family seem real, for example omitting certain bits of dialogue as the children would find it embarrassing, which I found extremely charming. I would prefer to give it 4.5/5 but, alas, half stars are not yet a thing. If you haven't read it yet, treat yourself--it's delightful.
Favourite children’s classic ever. So beautiful, and what a perfect ending :)
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This is one of those children's books that has delightful characters who get thrown into a new environment and have small adventures while their worlds are turned upside down. This book also manages to teach a few life lessons at a level that even small children can grasp, with some discussion. The only thing I didn't care for is the references to girls/women being the fairer, weaker, and emotional sex; but it's a sign of the 1906 copyright date, that can help us be thankful that a lot has changed. Overall, a lovely little tale of childhood adventure with trains!
adventurous
Sweet novel about realistic curious children even if the situations they find themselves I'm the middle of are less realistic.
An enjoyable listen on a road trip. Typical setting of absentee (physical or mental) parents with three children left mostly to their own devices. Their comfortable circumstances change when their father is taken away and their mother checks out. They have adventures centered around a railway station.
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Cute but nothing terribly special. I read this mainly because C.S. Lewis loved Nesbit's work. Nothing magical happened in this book though...just your typical good children doing good and saving the day sort of tale.