The Primrose Railway Children

(Paperback)

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A delightfully modern take on E. Nesbit's classic by superstar author Jacqueline Wilson! Sit back and enjoy the journey! Phoebe Robinson loves making up stories - just like her wonderful, imaginative Dad. When he mysteriously disappears, Phoebe, Perry, Becks and their mum must leave everything behind and move to a small cottage in the middle of nowhere. Struggling to feel at home and missing her Dad terribly, Phoebe's only distraction is her guinea pig Daisy. Until the family discover the thrilling steam trains at the railway station and suddenly, every day is filled with adventure. But Phoebe still can't help wondering, what is Mum hiding and more worryingly is Dad okay A captivating reimagining of The Railway Children from the award-winning, bestselling, beloved Jacqueline Wilson.

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In a book inspired by E Nesbit's classic The Railway Children, Jacqueline Wilson is at her storytelling best. * BookTrust *
It's a brave author who reimagines E. Nesbit's classic The Railway Children, but this thoroughly modern update by Jacqueline Wilson is a delight. * Daily Mail *
The Primrose Railway Children tackles some difficult topics such as financial issues, family secrets and an absent father in an extremely relatable way that children will be able to understand. * realmumreview *

Author Bio

Jacqueline Wilson wrote her first novel when she was nine years old, and she has been writing ever since. She is now one of Britain's bestselling and most beloved children's authors. She has written over 100 books and is the creator of characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather. More than forty million copies of her books have been sold. As well as winning many awards for her books, including the Children's Book of the Year, Jacqueline is a former Children's Laureate, and in 2008 she was appointed a Dame. Jacqueline is also a great reader, and has amassed over 20,000 books, along with her famous collection of silver rings. Find out more about Jacqueline and her books at JacquelineWilson.co.uk