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Discover anew the beloved Puffin Classics series, bringing timeless tales like The Railway Children to the hearts of modern readers. After their father suddenly disappears, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis, and their mother are uprooted from their comfortable London existence and move to a quaint cottage in the countryside. The siblings find comfort at the nearby railway station, forging friendships with Perks the Porter and the Station Master. Eagerly, day after day, they rush to the rails, waving at the London train, sending messages of love to their absent father. Unbeknownst to them, a friendly older gentleman aboard the train, who returns their waves, holds the secret to their father's mysterious departure. This timeless story, cherished by generations, is beautifully introduced by Jacqueline Wilson.