The Railway Man and His Children

The Railway Man and His Children
Author: Mrs. Oliphant
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 501
Release: 2019-12-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:
GET BOOK

In Mrs. Oliphant's novel, 'The Railway Man and His Children', the news of Miss Ferrars' upcoming marriage to Mr. Rowland, the engineer, sends shockwaves through the station. Miss Ferrars is a woman of a certain age, and her marrying a man who is not considered a gentleman by society is met with mixed reactions. The story follows their journey as they navigate societal expectations and personal desires.

The Railway Man

The Railway Man
Author: Eric Lomax
Publisher: Charnwood
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2014
Genre: Large type books
ISBN: 9781444819854
GET BOOK

During the Second World War, Eric Lomax was forced to work on the notorious Burma-Siam Railway, and was tortured by the Japanese for making a crude radio. Left emotionally scarred, and unable to form relationships, Lomax suffered for years - until, with the help of the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture, he came to terms with what had happened. Almost 50 years after the war his life was changed by the discovery that his interrogator, the Japanese interpreter, was still alive; their reconciliation is the culmination of this extraordinary story.

Bob the Railway Dog

Bob the Railway Dog
Author: Corinne Fenton
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2016-11-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0763680974
GET BOOK

Bob the Railway Dog was everyone's friend in the early days of the Australian railroad. Based on a real dog who rode the rails in the late nineteenth century.

The Primrose Railway Children

The Primrose Railway Children
Author: Jacqueline Wilson
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2021-09-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0241517788
GET BOOK

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.

Railway Jack

Railway Jack
Author: KT Johnston
Publisher: Capstone Editions
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2020
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1684460883
GET BOOK

Jim was a South African railway inspector in the late 1800s who lost his legs in an accident while at work. Unable to perform all his tasks with his disability but desperate to keep his job, Jim discovered a brilliant solution, a baboon named Jack. Jim trained Jack to help him both at home and at the depot. But when the railway authorities and the public discovered a monkey on the job, Jack and Jim had to work together to convince everyone that they made a great team. This inspiring true story celebrates the history of service animals and a devoted friendship.