The Primrose Railway Children: Jacqueline Wilson

It was a gift and she loved it

I had never read a Jacqueline Wilson before in all my years, and with not having children, didn’t think I ever would. However, I am an absolutely HUGE fan of the original film, “The Railway Children”, 1970, and after seeing Jacqueline on the news speaking about the release of this book, I knew instantly I wanted to read it.I needn’t have been worried that it might have been too childlike. I enjoyed this just as much today, as I enjoyed reading Enid Blyton Famous Five when I was a little girl. The best bit for me, was just how many nods to the original film, Jacqueline managed to squeeze in! It really gave me such a warm feeling whenever I came across any similarities. The number of “Daresays” was wonderful! I especially loved the names of the three children, with a huge nod to the original, not to mention the iced buns, taking food off a stranger (Ch 9), the band on the platform, this time a 21st century jazz band (and no bum notes!) , “It's not bad news is it?” - just so many little gems that would go unnoticed to most children, but which any adult fan of the film, is going to fondly adore. Lovely touch. Love the names on the iced buns (387),, a nod to Perks 42nd birthday, and 328 reminiscent of Perks being too proud to accept gifts off all the neighbours. Even chapter 20 “Not another word” took me straight back to the original film, I can hear Alberts wife in my head!I think Edith Nesbit would be very proud of this. It made for wonderful reading, but the extra special thought she’d given to the original, makes it just perfect.Shout out to Rachael Dean, whose illustrations were fab. Got to mention page 329! Sooo Boris Johnson!

We got a small sample with a magazine and my 8 year old daughter (just turned 8) really liked the sample so we bought this for her to read.It is a BIG book (physically) for a little girl but she really enjoys read it on a regular basis and when shes sitting in bed it's comfortable enough for her to read.

Kids can't put it down

My 10 year old daughter loves these books and really enjoyed this one

Daughter was pleased with the choice but the back cover was ripped due to it being caught up in the packaging.

I saw Jacqueline Wilson on" breakfast( bbc) she was promoting this book and I decided to have it.It was great, no wonder she is so popular her writing is superb, I was able to imagine the characters so easily.Now I am 76, and I thank Jacqueline very much.

my 10 years old daughter really enjoyed it