Based on the novel by E. Nesbit, The Railway Children takes us on a journey back in time to 1905 Edwardian England.

From the moment the story began I fell in love with the setting and faithful artifacts in the rooms of the family's city house and later in their country cottage.

The 3 siblings face challenges and struggles children in each generation go through in the process of growing up. Learning begins at home, it is said, and in practicality this was the case for these 2 sisters and brother homeschooled children.

In each situation the children faced, they ended up going up the higher road - even when it meant extra work for themselves.

This great DVD is a teaching in itself on how to overcome obstacles in growing up and life in general - a role model for kids of all abilities to strive to do their best and be their best!

I've watched this story several times and can't recommend it enough for all the family! Finding good family entertainment is sometimes a challenge and this story is so much more than just a film to take up a rainy afternoon. I learn more about the time and culture everytime I watch it.

And, I appreciate that I live in a modern age where the conveniences we take for granted now were not always available to the average worker - like indoor commodes, for instance, or a separate bedroom for the kids from the parents.

Highest recommendation!

Details: DVD wide screen in color; closed-captioned; Anchor Bay Entertainment Studio; 109 minutes; formatted for viewing in the United States and Canada; ASIN: B00008G8LC

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