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Classic · ages 8–12

The Railway Children

by E. Nesbit

For readers interested in family, courage, kindness and heritage, compare The Railway Children by E. Nesbit. It is a classic for children aged 8 to 12.

Best forAges 8–12
Age 8Age 9Age 10Age 11Age 12
FormatClassic
First published1906
ThemesFamily, Courage, Kindness, Heritage
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The Railway Children sits in this library as a classic with a clear age fit and memorable themes. For families browsing by age, it belongs with books for children aged 8 to 12; for families browsing by values, it connects especially well with family, courage, kindness and heritage.

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