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Olivia Colman Reads The Railway Children (Famous Fiction)
- Narrated by: Olivia Colman
- Length: 58 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Olivia Colman reads an abridged version E. Nesbit's classic novel. The Railway Children is a masterpiece of children's fiction. It wonderfully evokes a bygone age and is packed with fun, excitement and adventure.
When their father goes away unexpectedly, Roberta (Bobbie), Peter and Phyllis have to move from London to a cottage in the countryside. At the local station they make friends with the porter, Perks, and spend their time waving to the passengers on the trains. But although they have many adventures, one question still remains: is their father ever coming back?
The story of the children's attempt to avert disaster on the line, the mystery surrounding their father and Bobbie's resourcefulness has been cherished by generations.
Please note: this is an abridged version of The Railway Children.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-08-2022
Loved It and Highly Recommend
I loved this, although I knew I would, as I loved the movie version my Grandma had on video tape when I was little. And while the book was much shorter than I expected it to be, it was read beautifully by the narrator.
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- Yvonne
- 25-08-2019
Takes me back to my childhood.
A wonderful story of a different life. Olivia Coleman reads so well. It was like a bedtime story. Definitely one for the granddaughters.
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- Sarah
- 14-03-2023
A huge hit with my 9 year old
We loved this version of the classic and despite it being abridged, it still felt like a wonderful story.
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- Maddy
- 24-02-2021
Grand! Wonderful!
I can not stop smiling.
Thank you for a delightful story so well read. This story brought back vivid memories of my childhood adventures.
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- Amazon Customer
- 28-02-2021
The Golden Age
E. Nesbit's books are a part of the golden age of children's literature. Elegant, simple writing. Meaningful stories that touch in some way the notion of the Fable.
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- Margarita
- 18-11-2020
Delightful Story, beautifully read.
I have SO enjoyed listening to this again. I remember my father reading it to me and I read it to my daughter. What a delight to listen to it again.
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- Bree
- 28-08-2021
A nice listen
The narrator was great. A lovely story for children. Good imagery of yester-year's Britain. Some very sweet & funny parts.
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- Penta Reads
- 26-01-2023
A Short Abridged Version
A short abridged version were much of the fullness of the original book is lost. Production quality is of a good standard and the narrator's voice is easy to listen to.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-07-2020
Left something else
I liked it but it left some stuff out
It s not the best
Tom
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- Babs Moy
- 26-01-2021
Great story spoiled by it being abridgded
Lovely to hear Olivia Coleman but not enough to consider a wonderful book too heavily discounted by being abridged. Not enough of the story to build up suspense. Disappointing.
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