The Return of the Railway Children

A dazzling new sequel to the classic story. It’s back to Three Chimneys for a World War Two adventure. Evacuees, spies and secrets! All aboard the train to the country! As bombs rain down on London, kids are heading for the railway in their droves. They’re off to find new homes in the countryside, where they’ll be safe from the war. Most of the evacuees will be living with strangers. But Edie is luckier – she’s off to stay with her aunt Roberta at Three Chimneys, along with two other children, Greta and Gus. But does a dark secret lurk at the heart of the village? And are Greta and Gus hiding a secret of their own?

  • A fabulous new sequel to E. Nesbit’s classic story
  • Join three new railway children at Three Chimneys!
  • Heartwarming and gripping, with a vivid war setting
  • By the acclaimed author of Finding Black Beauty

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    Lou Kuenzler

    Lou Kuenzler was brought up on Dartmoor and moved to Northern Ireland to study theatre. She went on to work as a theatre director, drama lecturer and workshop leader. Lou now lives in London with her husband and their two children. www.loukuenzler.com @LouKuenzler

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