--- product_id: 187352698 title: "The Railway Children" price: "KSh4081" currency: KES in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/187352698-the-railway-children store_origin: KE region: Kenya --- # The Railway Children **Price:** KSh4081 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Railway Children - **How much does it cost?** KSh4081 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/187352698-the-railway-children) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.in - Buy The Railway Children book online at best prices in India on desertcart.in. Read The Railway Children book reviews & author details and more at desertcart.in. Free delivery on qualified orders. Review: Good - Very interesting book Review: A delightful children's story book - This is an enjoyable and somewhat touching but not sentimental and tear-jerking story of three young children and their mother, who have to move from London to live in a small town near a small railway station when the father is suddenly "taken away". Besides the three children and their mother, the other main characters in the story are the railway station, a railway tunnel, the daily 9.15 am train, an old gentleman who travels first class on it everyday, the station master, the linesman, the only porter at the station and a local doctor. Edith Nesbit (who was one of the founders together with George Bernard Shaw and others, of the Fabian Society in England, that was the forerunner of the Labour Party) has presented in the story wonderful world of children that comprises siblings' love for one another and for their mother, siblings' rivalry and squabbles, the mother's fortitude to face adverse times and take care of her children, children's awareness that something is amiss with the father's sudden departure but exercise of discretion in not asking the mother probing questions only because they would make her feel sad, the children's ability to accept changed circumstances and make the most of it, and entertaining themselves by playing near the station and befriending the station master and the porter. The end of the story is a happy relief to the family and readers. First published in 1906, the book is eminently readable even after 100 years. The language is current and not old English. The book is rated among the top 50 children's books in the UK. Indian children in the 12 - 16 years age group will enjoy reading this book so will adults (like me) who like to read children's story books and relive their childhood years. The book whose cover page is shown here has a small print. The same book published by Vintage Classics and Puffin Classics has better quality of paper and larger print, which is easy for children to read. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #12,912 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #505 in Classic Fiction (Books) #985 in Children's Literature & Fiction (Books) | | Country of Origin | India | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (8,967) | | Dimensions | 12.7 x 1.27 x 20.32 cm | | Grade level | 3 - 4 | | ISBN-10 | 9389053013 | | ISBN-13 | 978-9389053012 | | Importer | Prakash Books India Pvt Ltd | | Item Weight | 500 g | | Language | English | | Net Quantity | 1 Count | | Packer | Prakash Books India Pvt Ltd | | Print length | 192 pages | | Publication date | 1 April 2019 | | Publisher | Fingerprint Publishing | | Reading age | 9 - 12 years | ## Images ![The Railway Children - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81c-JgWoITS.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good *by A***. on 3 December 2025* Very interesting book ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A delightful children's story book *by P***Y on 3 April 2015* This is an enjoyable and somewhat touching but not sentimental and tear-jerking story of three young children and their mother, who have to move from London to live in a small town near a small railway station when the father is suddenly "taken away". Besides the three children and their mother, the other main characters in the story are the railway station, a railway tunnel, the daily 9.15 am train, an old gentleman who travels first class on it everyday, the station master, the linesman, the only porter at the station and a local doctor. Edith Nesbit (who was one of the founders together with George Bernard Shaw and others, of the Fabian Society in England, that was the forerunner of the Labour Party) has presented in the story wonderful world of children that comprises siblings' love for one another and for their mother, siblings' rivalry and squabbles, the mother's fortitude to face adverse times and take care of her children, children's awareness that something is amiss with the father's sudden departure but exercise of discretion in not asking the mother probing questions only because they would make her feel sad, the children's ability to accept changed circumstances and make the most of it, and entertaining themselves by playing near the station and befriending the station master and the porter. The end of the story is a happy relief to the family and readers. First published in 1906, the book is eminently readable even after 100 years. The language is current and not old English. The book is rated among the top 50 children's books in the UK. Indian children in the 12 - 16 years age group will enjoy reading this book so will adults (like me) who like to read children's story books and relive their childhood years. The book whose cover page is shown here has a small print. The same book published by Vintage Classics and Puffin Classics has better quality of paper and larger print, which is easy for children to read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Puffin Classics *by B***R on 21 January 2020* I bought this book mainly on whim, and I am so glad I did. It is beautiful book, with a wonderful storyline. Losing 1 star only for not up to the mark packaging. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Railway Children - The Wind In The Willows - The Call of The Wild --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/187352698-the-railway-children](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/187352698-the-railway-children) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kenya* *Store origin: KE* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*