The Railway Children
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As they adjust to their new life, the children make the nearby railway line and trains the central focus of their lives, forming close friendships with the station staff.
The siblings establish a tradition of waving every morning at a passenger on the 9:15 train, whom they affectionately name the "Old Gentleman."
When their mother falls ill and they lack the financial means to purchase food and medicine, the children reach out for help by writing a message on a white sheet and sending a letter to the Old Gentleman.
The Old Gentleman comes to their aid by sending all the necessary supplies; however, upon recovering, their mother gently cautions them that accepting such charity is improper.
Through these experiences, the children mature while facing the hardship of their father's absence, always maintaining hope through their love for the railway and the meaningful bonds they create along the way.
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About the author
Edith Nesbit
(Married name Edith Bland; born August 15, 1858) was an English author and poet who published books for children under the name E. Nesbit. She wrote or co-authored more than sixty books of children’s literature. She gained further renown with her book *The Railway Children*, which has been translated into various languages. She was also a political activist and was involved in the founding of the Fabian Society, a socialist organization later affiliated with the Labour Party.
She died on May 4, 1924 (aged 65) in New Romney, Kent, England.
