The Railway Children (Abridged) Audiobook, by Edith Nesbit Play Audiobook Sample

The Railway Children (Abridged) Audiobook

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Read By: Eve Karpf, Delia Paton Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 1.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: July 2003 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN:

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When Roberta, Peter and Phyllis's father is arrested for a crime he did not commit and they have to start a new life in the country, they fear the happy times are gone forever. Little do they expect the exciting adventures and the new friends that await them. By the end they have learned more about life and themselves than they had ever dreamed possible. This full-cast, dramatized version of E. Nesbit's children's classic delightfully brings to life the adventures of The Railway Children.

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"This is a sweet story of a family that pulls through hard times. I felt like the children had a Pollyanna feel to them, meaning that everywhere they went they spread happiness through their innocent and natural goodness. I really enjoyed this one!"

— Lindy (4 out of 5 stars)

The Railway Children Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 (4.00)
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4 Stars: 14
3 Stars: 4
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I absolutely loved this when I was a child but enjoyed it just as much when I read it to my children. "

    — Ethne, 2/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of my all-time favorite children's classics. "

    — Sabiel, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A book I have read many times, this timeless classic! "

    — Dawn, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " "Don't you think it's rather nice to think that we're in a book that God's writing? If I were writing a book, I might make mistakes. But God knows how to make the story end just right---in a way that's best for us." Mother to Peter p192 "

    — Amanda, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " great books but may be tough for kids to appreciate today unless they are familiar to the classics. "

    — Vivian, 1/20/2014
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    " I have read this story 8 times already at never gets old. Whenever I want o take a break from chapter books this the one i always turn to. The story is so pure that the fiction in the story hides in the realisticness. "

    — Ahnaf, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Lovely warm hearted story bya talented writer. a very good read. "

    — Charlotte, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Read this to the children- our first E. Nesbit book. Loved it- such a fun read! "

    — cassie, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " No plot, really,just a collection of incidents. "

    — Elinor, 11/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " So sweet, and full of delightful things like good deeds and sugar-iced buns. "

    — Lisa, 11/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " For summer reading, I hope to catch up on some of the children's classics I didn't read as a child. This one is a sweet, easy read. Not my favorite book ever, but enjoyable. "

    — Beverly, 6/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good for kids and learning a bit about life in the past. "

    — Gypsyfly, 3/26/2013
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    " A brilliant and feel good tale about the Three Chimney Children. Whilst the plot is not overly complicated and at times, a little predictable, I simply could not put this book down. "

    — Angharad, 1/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Read this as a girl then read to my kids. definitely a family favorite. "

    — Loretta, 11/16/2012
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    " It was cool, it was fun and it ended happy. "

    — Samantha, 8/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It's a nice story to read but it doesn't teach us anything! "

    — Negin, 8/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Somehow I'd never gotten around to reading this one in my childhood. It was nice, but I like her Bastable and Five-Children books better. "

    — Penwiper, 6/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A timeless classic and such an important part of my childhood! Still reads well now. "

    — Matthew, 6/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I saw there is a play in Toronto based on this book and realized I had never read it . It is a childrens classic and I didn't want to miss out. It is quite entertaining so far "

    — David, 5/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was very cute and a fun classic read that I hadn't ever picked up before. It is set in England and originally published in the early 1900s so some of the customs and expressions were a challenge to understand but entertaining at the same time. "

    — Melissa, 4/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My children listened this on BBC audiobook and absolutely loved it. "

    — Dawn, 4/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Pre-read for the kiddos. Loved it! "

    — Molly, 3/8/2011
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    " I love the fun adventures and the subtle moral lessons in this book. Very fun childrens book. "

    — Rachel, 2/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loved the heroic adventures of these three siblings, and lots of life-long learning about courage, faith, work, loving kindness and honesty. Wonderful book, will read again to my children in the future. "

    — Heidi, 2/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " a sweet book with a beautiful ending "

    — Laura, 2/8/2011
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    " Very sweet; great bedtime reading. "

    — Suzanne, 2/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " More than the film the book gets me everytime. Each time I read it to my children almost every chapter would cause my voice to catch in my throat. "

    — Will, 2/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " "Don't you think it's rather nice to think that we're in a book that God's writing? If I were writing a book, I might make mistakes. But God knows how to make the story end just right---in a way that's best for us." Mother to Peter p192 "

    — Amanda, 1/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " good book, classic novel too... will have to read more by this author. "

    — Kathryn, 1/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It was cool, it was fun and it ended happy. "

    — Samantha, 1/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " re-read to pass the time "

    — Caroline, 1/11/2011