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Olivia Colman Reads The Railway Children (Famous Fiction)
- Narrated by: Olivia Colman
- Length: 58 mins
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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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- Elaine
- 13-09-23
Enjoyed!
Listened to this at bedtime, I really enjoyed the narration and loved listening to it
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- Eva Davison
- 01-02-22
Rather dated but still lovely.
I still enjoy children's stories. Although the language is rather dated, especially in the children's dialogue this is such a lovely story with a very uplifting ending. Quite cheered me up.
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- A None
- 30-05-23
Fabulous
A great classic read beautifully by Olivia Colman. A story everyone should read or listen to at somepoint
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- A Evans
- 05-09-21
great
my daughter (age7) and I loved this on our car journey. Being 1 HR long it was just the right time to keep her attention the whole time! 😊
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- Mrs R Hammond
- 25-12-23
A lovely quick story
This was great to listen to in one sitting. A beautifully narrated short version of this beautiful classic.
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- MISS S L KETTELL
- 30-11-16
Memories from my childhood afresh!
Took me back to the many afternoons of my childhood cuddled up watching the film!
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- Ruby G
- 02-07-22
Disappointing Shortened version
Disappointingly this is an abridged version of such a wonderful classic. Read the full version!
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- AShedofPhotos
- 04-01-22
A very abridged version of the classic period tale
A perfect, short, bedtime story sized version of the E Nesbit classic. Superbly read by Olivia Coleman.
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-10-23
Amazing!
My seven year old loved it, it was really nicely read. It was a lovely story! ❤️
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- Penny Larkin
- 20-01-23
A must listen
My most favourite story told beautifully by Olivia Coleman. Glorious narration and a must listen
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