Издания и произведения

Aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, building confidence and ability. "The Railway Children" is a re-telling of the beloved E. Nesbitt story following the story of three children growing up after their father is wrongly accused of spying. It is evocatively illustrated by Alan Marks. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. Adapter by Mary Sebag-Montefiore.

Роберта, Питер и Филис были самыми обычными детьми. Однажды в их дверь постучали двое мужчин, и жизнь детей изменилась навсегда…

Какой счастливой и беззаботной была жизнь этих детей - Бобби, Питера и Филлис! Цирки, музеи, морские путешествия, прогулки по паркам Лондона, праздники, игры, любящие папа и мама... Но вот однажды их отец загадочным образом исчезает, а мама, ничего не объясняя, продает красивый лондонский особняк и перевозит детей в глушь. Теперь они будут бедно жить в скромном доме и даже лишатся возможности ходить в школу. Все свободное время ребята проводят около железной дороги, где они подружились с самыми разными людьми. Дети охотно помогают своим соседям; им довелось спасти раненого мальчика, а однажды они даже предотвратили крушение поезда……

They were not railway children to begin with. When their Father mysteriously leaves home Bobbie, Phyllis and Peter must move to a small cottage in the countryside with Mother. It is a bitter blow to leave their London home, but soon they discover the hills and valleys, the canal and of course, the railway. But with the thrilling rush and rattle and roar of the trains comes danger too. Will the brave trio come to the rescue? And most importantly, can they solve the disappearance of their Father?

Celebrate International Women's Day with the original rebel girls! When Father is taken away unexpectedly, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis and their mother have to leave their comfortable life in London to go and live in a small cottage in the country. The children seek solace in the nearby railway station, and make friends with Perks the Porter and the Station Master himself. Each day, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis run down the field to the railway track and wave at the passing London train, sending their love to Father. Little do they know that the kindly old gentleman passenger who waves back holds the key to their father's disappearance. One…

В уютном особняке под Лондоном, в полном достатке, с любящими родителями жили, не зная забот, две девочки — Роберта и Филлис, и мальчик по имени Питер. Но однажды их папа ушел из дому с незнакомыми неприятными господами, да и не вернулся. Исчез. Мама стала много работать, сочиняя на продажу истории для журналов. Особняк пришлось променять на убогий Дом-с-тремя-трубами в глубинке. Пробегавшая рядом с ним железная дорога поначалу встретила юных леди и джентльмена не слишком-то приветливо. Им пришлось пережить в новом месте немало разочарований, испытаний и приключений, но постепенно у них появились друзья на ближайшей станции, на проходящих…

When Father goes away with two strangers one evening, the lives of Roberta, Peter and Phyllis are shattered. They and their mother have to move from their comfortable London home to go and live in a simple country cottage, where Mother writes books to make ends meet. However, they soon come to love the railway that runs near their cottage, and they make a habit of waving to the Old Gentleman who rides on it. They befriend the p

Юні герої роману Едіт Несбіт (1858—1924) “Діти залізниці” змушені переселитися зі свого комфортного будинку в Лондоні до невеличкої сільської садиби. Слуг із ними вже немає, мама постійно працює, тож малеча, окрім хатніх обов’язків, ще й мусить шукати собі розваги. Але з цим завданням у них не виникає труднощів: пригоди знаходять їх скрізь, а кмітливість, винахідливість, налаштованість на добрі справи допомагають дітям вийти зі скрутних ситуацій та знайти багато справжніх друзів.

Young heroes of the novel by Edith Nesbit (1858—1924) “The Railway Children” have to move from their comfortable house in London to live in a small rural estate. There are no servants with them already, their mother is constantly at her work, so little ones, apart from their home duties, have to seek entertainments for themselves. But as to this task, they have no difficulties at all: adventures find them anywhere, and their shrewdness, inventiveness, disposition at doing good deeds help the children get out of awkward predicaments and find many true friends.

Roberta, Peter and Phyllis live a lovely life in a lovely London villa with their lovely mother and father. But all that will change. When Father is taken away unexpectedly, they have to leave their comfortable life in London to go and live in a small cottage in the country. The children seek solace in the nearby railway station, and make friends with Perks the Porter and the Station Master himself. Each day, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis run down the field to the railway track and wave at the passing London train, sending their love to Father. Little do they know that the kindly old gentleman passenger who waves back holds the key…

Роберта, Питер и Филлис после таинственного исчезновения отца вынуждены переехать из своего роскошного лондонского дома в крохотный домик в деревне. Теперь все свободное время ребята проводят около железной дороги, где они знакомятся с самыми разными людьми. Дети предотвращают крушение поезда, спасают раненого мальчика и охотно помогают своим соседям. Неудивительно, что и окружающие стремятся помочь детям, в том числе и в поисках отца.

Peter, Phyllis and Roberta’s lives change overnight when their father is taken away by two strangers. They move from the comfort of their London home to a small country cottage, and are left to their own devices while their mother writes day and night to support the family. But with their new poverty comes more freedom than they ever dreamed of, and the railway line at the bottom of their garden offers the trio a world of new friendships that will change their lives forever. A tale of blissful independence and adventure, Edith Nesbit’s beloved children’s classic is a timeless story of joy, hope and the importance of family. This…

Roberta, Phyllis and Peter have their comfortable lives in London thrown into disarray by the unexpected disappearance of their father. They are forced to move to a small cottage in the countryside with their mother, who struggles to make ends meet by writing books. The children find solace in a stretch of railway track and the station nearby, and befriend the railway porter, who teaches them about running the station, and an old gentleman who takes the 9.15

Юні герої роману відомої англійської письменниці Едіт Несбіт навчаються в школі та мріють про пригоди. Загадкові обставини змусили їхню сім’ю переселитися із садиби у передмісті Лондона до сільського будинку поблизу залізниці. Розпочалося нове життя, сповнене несподіваних пригод і таємниць. Кмітливість, винахідливість, налаштованість на добрі справи допомагають дітям запобігти аварії поїзда, погасити пожежу, врятувати пораненого хлопчика, стати надійними помічниками дорослим і знайти серед них багато справжніх друзів.

This special edition of E.Nesbit's moving classic - complete and unabridged - is beautifully illustrated by Ji-hyuk Kim. When their father is taken away suddenly, Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis are forced to leave London for a simple life in the country. They make new friends and discover the thrill of the railway, eventually unravelling the mystery of his disappearance.

After their father goes away, three children and their mother leave their home in London and go the live in the country, near a railway. The children make a lot of friends, have exciting adventures and become heroes of the village. But what happened to their father? Why did he go away and where is he? Can the children solve this mystery?

Эдит Несбит - всемирно известная британская писательница, автор более 60 романов для детей и подростков. Каждая ее книга сразу становилась необычайно популярной. Сегодня многие произведения Эдит Несбит входят в золотой фонд классики, рекомендованной для внеклассного чтения. Роман "Дети железной дороги", который также является жемчужиной детской литературы, неоднократно экранизировался.

Роберта, Питер и Филлис после таинственного исчезновения отца вынуждены были вместе с мамой переехать из своего роскошного лондонского дома в крохотный домик в деревне. Теперь все свободное время ребята проводят около железной дороги, где они подружились с самыми разными людьми. Дети предотвращают крушение поезда, спасают раненого мальчика и охотно помогают своим соседям. Неудивительно, что и окружающие стремятся помочь детям, в том числе и в поисках их отца. Для детей среднего школьного возраста.

When Bobbie, Peter, Phyllis and their mother move to the country, near a railway line, a new life full of exciting adventures and new friends begins. However, a terrible secret is about to be revealed.

Роберта, Питер и Филлис после таинственного исчезновения отца вынуждены переехать из своего роскошного дома в лондонском пригороде в крохотный домик в деревне. Теперь все свободное время ребята проводят около железной дороги, где они знакомятся с самыми разными людьми. Дети предотвращают крушение поезда, спасают раненого мальчика и охотно помогают своим соседям. Неудивительно, что и окружающие стремятся помочь детям, в том числе и в поисках отца.

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. When the Green Dragon tore shrieking out of the mouth of its dark lair, which was the tunnel, all three children stood on the railing and waved their pocket-handkerchiefs without stopping to think whether they were clean handkerchiefs or the reverse. When their father is mysteriously sent away, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis have to leave London with their mother to live in a cottage in the countryside. Finding comfort in the nearby railway station and friendship in Perks the Porter and the Station Master, the children watch every day for the passing London…

Roberta, Peter and Phyllis weren't railway children at first. They were just ordinary children. Then one day two men came knocking on their door and changed their lives forever. Adapted by Gill Munton.

The Railway Children is the classic children's story by E. Nesbit. When Father is taken away unexpectedly, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis and their mother have to leave their comfortable life in London to go and live in a small cottage in the country. The children seek solace in the nearby railway station, and make friends with Perks the Porter and the Station Master himself. Each day, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis run down the field to the railway track and wave at the passing London train, sending their love to Father. Little do they know that the kindly old gentleman passenger who waves back holds the key to their father's…

Роберта, Питер и Филлис после таинственного исчезновения отца вынуждены были вместе с мамой переехать из своего роскошного лондонского дома в крохотный домик в деревне. Теперь все свободное время ребята проводят около железной дороги, где они подружились с самыми разными людьми. Дети предотвращают крушение поезда, спасают раненого мальчика и охотно помогают своим соседям. Неудивительно, что и окружающие стремятся помочь детям, в том числе и в поисках отца.

Peter, Roberta and Phyllis' lives change overnight when suddenly Father is taken away by two strangers. They move from the comfort of their London residence to a modest country cottage, and find that Mother is no longer able to entertain them as she must write slavishly to support the family. Once fairly wealthy, they are now 'poor' and must adapt accordingly. But with this change comes more freedom than they could ever have dreamt of, as they learn to entertain themselves and forge their own moral code. So begins a tale of blissful independence and adventures aplenty with the railway line at the bottom of their garden becoming central…

Nearly a hundred years after its original publication, The Railway Children is still one of E. Nesbit's most beloved and delightful stories. Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis were very happy living in a comfortable house surrounded by a cook and servants and two loving parents, until one evening when there was a knock at the door and their father was mysteriously taken away by two men. Suddenly alone, their mother moves the family to a small cottage in the countryside. There, the children begin a series of exciting adventures, from saving a train filled with passengers from a landslide, to rescuing a baby from a fire, to aiding a penniless…

After Father is suddenly and mysteriously forced to leave home, the children and their mother are transported from their comfortable London house to a cottage in the country. "Three Chimneys" lies beside a railway track - a constant source of excitement and pleasure to all three. They befriend the Station Master and Perks the Porter, as well as their jovial "Old Gentleman" who waves to them every day from the train. Peter, Bobbie and Phyllis rapidly learn to fend for themselves, although the disturbing mystery remains of where Father is - and will he ever return?.. Following the trials and the joys of this Edwardian family, "The…

When Father goes away with two strangers one evening, the lives of Roberta, Peter and Phyllis are shattered. They and Mother have to move from their comfortable London home to go and live in a simple country cottage, where Mother writes books to make ends meet. However, they soon come to love the railway that runs near their cottage, and they make a habit of waving every day to the Old Gentleman who rides on it. They befriend the porter, Perks, and through him learn railway lore and much else. They have many adventures, and when they save a train from disaster, they are helped by the Old Gentleman to solve the mystery of Father's…

Roberta, Peter ve Phyllis çok mutlu üç çocuktu. Anneleri dünyanın en iyi annesi, babaları yüzünü hiç asmayan anlayışlı bir babaydı. Bir gün iki adam geldi ve babalarını götürdü. Artık anneleriyle bir başlarına kalmışlardı. Londra’da da kalamadılar bu olaydan sonra. Bir köye taşındılar. Köyde yaşamak zordu ama bir o kadar da şaşırtıcı şeylerle doluydu. Arkadaşları trenler oldu burada. Onlarla bazı maceralar yaşadılar hatta. Belki paraları yoktu ama kalpleri sıcacıktı, sevgi doluydular ve hayata umutla bakıyorlardı… Çocuklar, sırf yoksul insanlar için çok güzel bir kitap yazmasından ötürü tutuklanan ve Sibirya’ya gönderilen bu adama…

Книга рассказывает о жизни лондонского семейства, перебравшегося жить в дом «Три трубы», что у самой железной дороги. Причина новоселья печальна. Отец семейства, ещё недавно сотрудник Министерства иностранных дел, обвинён в шпионаже. И теперь семье приходится нелегко. Обвинение ложное, но разбирательство будет долгим. А пока дети в новых для себя реалиях заводят дружбу с дежурным по станции и русским эмигрантом, приехавшим на Туманный Альбион в поисках своей семьи.

Peter, Roberta and Phyllis' lives change overnight when suddenly Father is taken away by two strangers. They move from the comfort of their London residence to a modest country cottage, and find that Mother is no longer able to entertain them as she must write slavishly to support the family. Once fairly wealthy, they are now 'poor' and must adapt accordingly. But with this change comes more freedom than they could ever have dreamt of, as they learn to entertain themselves and forge their own moral code. So begins a tale of blissful independence and adventures aplenty with the railway line at the bottom of their garden becoming central…

Эдит Несбит – знаменитая английская писательница, прозаик и поэт, автор множества романов, ряд из которых были экранизированы. Представляем вам одну из самых известных её книг в аудиоформате. Роман «Дети железной дороги» впервые увидел свет в 1906 году. Выдержал несколько экранизаций и входит в золотой фонд детской литературы. Книга рассказывает о жизни лондонского семейства, перебравшегося жить в дом «Три трубы», что у самой железной дороги. Причина новоселья печальна. Отец семейства, ещё недавно сотрудник Министерства иностранных дел, обвинён в шпионаже. И теперь семье приходится нелегко. Обвинение ложное, но разбирательство будет…

Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis were quite happy living in their ordinary red brick house in the London suburbs. But when their father is taken away, the children and their mother are forced to move to a dark, shabby cottage in the country, changing their lives more than they could ever imagine.At first, the country seems lonely and dull. Then, one afternoon, a walk leads them to a railway tunnel where they meet Perks, the porter, make friends with the kind station master, and wave to the Green Dragon train as it goes by. Soon every day is filled with the excitement and fascination of the railway. Little do they know that the friendly old…

A young family must leave their comfortable London life for a house in the country when their father is taken away unexpectedly. Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis spend their days at the nearby train station, befriending the station master and porter and many of the passengers. Waving goodbye to the departing London train each day and sending their love to their father who is detained there, they strike up a friendship with a kindly old man who may be able to help them get their father back.

When Father is taken away unexpectedly, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis and their mother have to leave their comfortable life in London to go and live in a small cottage in the country. The children seek solace in the nearby railway station, and make friends with Perks the Porter and the Station Master himself. Each day, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis run down the field to the railway track and wave at the passing London train, sending their love to Father. Little do they know that the kindly old gentleman passenger who waves back holds the key to their father's disappearance.

Вначале они не были детьми железной дороги. Они были самими обычными ребятами, которые жили с любящими родителями на красивой пригородной вилле со всеми удобствами, доступными в начале XX века. Их было трое: любимица матери Роберта, Питер, мечтавший стать инженером, и добродушная крошка Филлис. Их деятельная и прогрессивная мама всегда была готова поиграть с детьми, почитать им или помочь сделать уроки. Кроме того, она сочиняла для них увлекательные истории и забавные стишки. Добрый и справедливый отец тоже уделял им много внимания. Разумеется, когда не был занят на важной работе. Словом, у этих троих детей была идеальная жизнь: красивая…

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The story concerns a family who move to a house near the railway after the father is imprisoned as a result of being falsely accused of selling state secrets to the Russians. The three children, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis, find amusement in watching the trains on the nearby railway line and waving to the passengers.

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.‘…when the Green Dragon tore shrieking out of the mouth of its dark lair, which was the tunnel, all three children stood on the railing and waved their pocket-handkerchiefs without stopping to think whether they were clean handkerchiefs or the reverse.’When their father is mysteriously sent away, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis have to leave London with their mother to live in a cottage in the countryside. Finding comfort in the nearby railway station and friendship in Perks the Porter and the Station Master, the children watch every day for the passing London…

In this much-loved children's classic first published in 1906, the comfortable lives of three well-mannered siblings are greatly altered when, one evening, two men arrive at the house and take their father away. With the family's fortunes considerably reduced in his absence, the children and their mother are forced to live in a simple country cottage near a railway station. There the young trio — Roberta, Peter, and young Phyllis — befriend the porter and station master.The youngsters' days are filled with adventure and excitement, including their successful attempt to avert a horrible train disaster; but the mysterious disappearance of…

The Railway Children is a wonderful book. When the book begins, the three children, Roberta (Bobbie), Peter and Phyllis are living a lovely, secure life at Edgecomb Villa. Their father returns home after being away on business, two unknown men come to visit him in the evening after supper, and he simply disappears. Neither the reader nor the children know what has happened to him until Bobbie makes a chance discovery and learns the horrible truth. In the intervening time, their mother, a capable and charming woman, takes her children to live in the country near a railway station, because they must play at being poor for a while. The…