The Railway Children + CD Pack

The Penguin Readers are simplified texts designed in association with Longman, the world famous educational publisher, to provide a step-by-step approach to the joys of reading for pleasure. Each book has an introduction and extensive activity material. They are published at seven levels from Easystarts (200 words) to Advanced (3000 words).

Roberta, Peter and Phyllis live happily in London with their parents until one day their father suddenly goes away and they have to go and live in a small house in the country near a railway line. Where is their father? Why did he go and when is he coming back?

Much loved by British children, this enchanting story written in 1906 has become a classic. Recommended for younger learners.

Elementary Level - 600 words