Reading corner The Railway Children (adapted) by E. Nesbit There are three of them. Roberta is the eldest (and possibly Mother's favourite Next comes Peter, who wishes to be an Engineer when he grows up: and the Youngest is Phyllis who means extremely well Mother is almost always there, ready to play with the children, and read to them and help them to do their home-lessons. Besides this she writes stories for them while they are at school, and reads them aloud after tea, and she is always making up funny pieces of poetry for their birthdays and for other great occasions, such as the christening of the new kittens, or the refurnishing of the doll's house These three lucky children have everything they need: pretty clothes, good fires, a lovely nursery with heaps of toys, a kind and merry nursemaid, and a dog called James. They also have a father who is just perfect - never cross, never unjust, and Edith Nesbar 1858-1924) was a Duis author and poet best know or her children's books. She known as "the first modern writer for children, combining real worlds setting with magica always ready for a game On his tenth birthday, among other presents, Peter finds the best model engine you could have ever dreamed of. The other presents are full of charm, but the Engine is fuller of charm than any of the others are Its charm lasts in its full perfection for exactly three days. Then, owing either to Peter's inexperience or Phyllis's good intentions, which are known to be rather pressing, or to some other cause, the Engine suddenly goes off with a bang All Peter's hopes for the curing of his broken Engine are now fixed on his father, for father is most wonderfully clever elements in her stories ime ABOUT THE BOOK with his fingers. He can mend all sorts of things After dinner that night while Peter brings what is left of the Engine, Mother says to Father, "Now, dear. If "The Railway Children" first accident, and ask your advice." appeared as a book "Hum," says Father, when he looks the Engine over very carefully in 1906. It follows The children hold their breaths. the adventures of three siblings Is there NO hope?" says Peter, in a low voice. Roberta, Peter and Phylla, who have to leave London and you're quite rested, and quite comfy, we want to tell you about the great railway "Hope? Rather! Tons of it" says Father. cheerfully, I'll give up Saturday afternoon countryside with their mother, once their father is falsely accused of spying to it, and you shall all help me "CAN girls help to mend engines?" Peter asks not believing it "Of course they can. Girls are just as clever as boys, and don't you forget it How would you like to be an engine driver, Roberta?" "I should just love it says Roberta - "do you think I could when I'm grown up Daddy or even a stoker?" You mean a fireman says Daddy Well, if you still wish it, when you re grown up. we'll see about making you a fire woman.
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