Book Review 2-5 The Railway Children

Two men called on Peter's house. It happened with surprising suddenness for Peter's family. Their father had gone away. Their father was suspected spy trail.

They must move the house. Their house is "For sell." They became poor. One day, they raced outside until they came to a red-bridge. It's exactly like a dragon. They pulled out their handkerchiefs and waved them in the breeze. Out of a first class carriage window a hand waved back. It was an old gentleman. Then, they waved hand every day. Of course, rain or shine at the 9:15 train to London.

Their mother was sick in the bed. She couldn't get up and she got very sick. They wrote a letter to the old gentleman on the 9:15 train to London. And asked Mr. Perks who is the stationmaster to give it to him. The very next day, a huge hamper appeared, filled with medicines, as well as red roses, chocolates and lavender perfume. They made a banner and waved it at the 9:15 train. Thank you! She is much better!

One day, they climb down the cliff and walk along the track to the station. They played here. Suddenly, the tree was moving, rocks, trees, grasses bushed and earth gathered speed in a deafening roar and collapsed in a heap on the railway track. They quickly snapped thin branches off the nearby trees, tore up the petticoats and made them into flags. So red is a danger sign. They could stop the train. They saved lives many people. The train driver said, "Just like real heroes and heroines."

The Railway Company did want to reward the children. When it was all over, the old gentleman shook their hands. They could meet him. The old man went into their house, to sort through the magazines. When she saw newspaper, she was very surprised.

"Guilty. And then: Five years in jail" They couldn't understand it. Mother was unhappy. Father was in prison. Their family was unhappy.

But, long time later their father could come back home. Because the old gentleman helped them catch the real spy. Their father was released from prison. They became happy. Their father said, "I'm home!"

I thought the children are good boy and good girl. They and the old gentleman are sincerity. They became real friends and they rigid ties bind them. As a result of that tragic experience, the ties that bound them together were strengthened even further.

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