The Railway ChildrenWhen their father is suddenly and mysteriously taken away, three siblings must leave their comfortable life in London and move to the countryside with their mother. There, they discover the joys of exploring the nearby railway and meeting new friends, while also learning to cope with their father's absence and the challenges of everyday life. First published in 1906, The Railway Children is a beloved classic that has captivated generations of readers

It asks provocative questions

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and the National Medal of Arts

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000-mile length of the Oregon Trail the old-fashioned way--in a covered wagon with a team of mules--that has captivated readers

Remarkably

A collection of nearly sixty fables from Aesop

and quietly subversive in the way she channels its gusts of joy

and the different families to which they belong

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"Lives Cast in Pleasant Places" Northern Arizona and New Mexico

Then kiss little heads goodnight as they say thank-you to God with "A Bedtime Prayer for Mommy and Me" at the back of the book