The Railway Children: The Sisterhood

The Railway Children: The Sisterhood follows the adventures of three siblings, Roberta (Bobbie), Peter, and Phyllis, who, along with their mother, move to a house near a railway after their father is falsely imprisoned for espionage. The children watch the trains, wave to the passengers, and befriend the station staff and other local residents. Over time, they engage in various adventures and come to understand the meaning of true kindness and social justice. Celebrate International Women's Day with the original rebel girls! When their father is taken away unexpectedly, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis, and their mother move from London to a small cottage in the country. The children find solace at the nearby railway station, making friends with Perks the Porter and the Station Master. Each day, they wave at the passing London train, sending their love to their father. Unbeknownst to them, a kindly old gentleman passenger who waves back holds the key to their father's disappearance. The Railway Children is a beloved classic that honors iconic female writers of the 19th and early 20th century, and is celebrated in a special Puffin Classics set for International Women's Day.