The Railway Children by E. Nesbit

The Railway Children

E. Nesbit

174 pages first pub 1906 (editions)

fiction classics middle grade adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
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When their father is taken away by strangers, the lives of three children are altered forever. They move with their mother to a cottage by a railway. The railway becomes their playground, and they befriend the rail workers and passengers who event...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,571 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 75%
adventurous 72%
hopeful 50%
emotional 37%
funny 33%
relaxing 29%
inspiring 19%
reflective 13%
mysterious 7%
sad 7%
tense 2%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 27%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 33% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 65% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.86

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