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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
i adored this book so much. it was gentle, and kind, and comforting, and sweet. the characters were so emotionally intellectual--they constantlt considered the feelings of everyone around them. it allowed children to be who they are and be equal with the adults around them. i love bobbie so much--she reminds me so much of myself. and i loved the voice of the narrator when she spoke. it was as if she was my friend telling me a story. this is my favorite book of the year so far.
This book felt like a hug. It encapsulates childlike naivety and free spirit in a wonderful way. Beautiful background/setting to the book and overall very warming
Such a good book. I loved the old movie as a child but never read the book. It turns out the movie is very loyal to the book, taking the script directly from the text. But the book does have a few added scenes.
And yes I still bawl my eyes out at "Oh Daddy, my Daddy" <3
And yes I still bawl my eyes out at "Oh Daddy, my Daddy" <3
adventurous
lighthearted
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The Railway Children was a cute story about friends by the railway. E Nesbit did a Greta job writing this book. The descriptive writing paints vivid images in your mind.
This was a very sweet, adventurous story about siblings who choose to help others and make the most of life, even in the midst of hard times. We listened to the BBC dramatization, and the kids and I loved it.
adventurous
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medium-paced
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"They were not railway children to begin with. I don't suppose they had ever thought about railways except as a means to Maskelyne and Cook's, the Pantomime, Zoological Gardens, and Madame Tussaud's. They were just ordinary suburban children"
With their father suddenly (and mysteriously) leaving, Roberta, Phyllis, Peter and their mother find themselves leaving their London home and riches for the countryside and the Three Chimneys house. Unsure of their situation, the three children find themselves attracted to the nearby railway and their local station, befriending staff and passengers alike. I have sparse memories of watching the film as a child and seeing the book in the charity shop, I thought I would revisit these memories. It was a short and charming little read, similar to how I felt reading Black Beauty a few months ago (or Little Women), all the characters are so nice and the plots exciting. An easy, quick and refreshing read after reading a few books I did not enjoy.
Each chapter holds a little adventure, going to a new home, accidental train journeys, helping a Russian, saving a train from a landslide and so on.
I always enjoy it in books when the narrator decides to chip in to the narrative and talks to the reader. It adds more character to the writing itself and allows us to explore the characters more. Nesbit's commentary adds to the hearty tone of the story.
The question looming of what happened to the father is contiuously teased throughout with various tales and hints- dead? Alive? At war? In prison? This is what I really want to know! One of the most intriguing parts of the book- this allusive mystery. I love the mother writing stories and keeping her kids as happy as she can, but I also love how the children are aware something doesn't sit right but work together to ease their mothers stress/anxiety as well as their own.
The tale of spies and betrayal was such a contrast to the stories surrounding the children. I love how their actions (and therefore getting to know the old gentleman) helped with their father's release. I enjoyed the reunion! And I loved how the narrator took over the last paragraph of the story as if we were both sneaking away from the house and its happy ending.
Though my only qualm is that because it is so short, it's not a book I could really dig into, it's enjoyable but I'm just left a bit underwhelmed simply because there is not as much depth as more mature books, since is this is more for younger readers!
With their father suddenly (and mysteriously) leaving, Roberta, Phyllis, Peter and their mother find themselves leaving their London home and riches for the countryside and the Three Chimneys house. Unsure of their situation, the three children find themselves attracted to the nearby railway and their local station, befriending staff and passengers alike. I have sparse memories of watching the film as a child and seeing the book in the charity shop, I thought I would revisit these memories. It was a short and charming little read, similar to how I felt reading Black Beauty a few months ago (or Little Women), all the characters are so nice and the plots exciting. An easy, quick and refreshing read after reading a few books I did not enjoy.
Each chapter holds a little adventure, going to a new home, accidental train journeys, helping a Russian, saving a train from a landslide and so on.
I always enjoy it in books when the narrator decides to chip in to the narrative and talks to the reader. It adds more character to the writing itself and allows us to explore the characters more. Nesbit's commentary adds to the hearty tone of the story.
The question looming of what happened to the father is contiuously teased throughout with various tales and hints- dead? Alive? At war? In prison? This is what I really want to know! One of the most intriguing parts of the book- this allusive mystery. I love the mother writing stories and keeping her kids as happy as she can, but I also love how the children are aware something doesn't sit right but work together to ease their mothers stress/anxiety as well as their own.
The tale of spies and betrayal was such a contrast to the stories surrounding the children. I love how their actions (and therefore getting to know the old gentleman) helped with their father's release. I enjoyed the reunion! And I loved how the narrator took over the last paragraph of the story as if we were both sneaking away from the house and its happy ending.
Though my only qualm is that because it is so short, it's not a book I could really dig into, it's enjoyable but I'm just left a bit underwhelmed simply because there is not as much depth as more mature books, since is this is more for younger readers!