the railway children

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2.

I am the mother. We call me "Mother". We moved from London to the
country.
I am the eldest child. I love writing stories and taking care of my siblings.
I am the boy. I like trains and engines very much.
I am the youngest. I often cry but I am brave too.
I am the station master. At first, I was strict, but then I became a friend.
I am the old gentleman who waves at the train every day.

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5.

The family moved to a big castle near the sea.
The children met the Old Gentleman on their first day at
the station.
Mr. Perks was very friendly and kind from the very first
minute.
Father stayed in London with them.
The children found a lot of money in the garden.
Bobbie wrote a story about a fairy.

6.

Imagine you are Bobbie. It is late at night, just after you promised Mother
to keep the terrible secret about Father. Everyone is asleep, but you
cannot sleep. You take your diary and write down your feelings.
Write a diary entry (80–100 words). Include:
How you feel right now (scared, sad, brave, confused?).
What you saw in the newspaper (or what Mother told you).
Why it is difficult to keep this secret from Peter and Phyllis.
A promise to yourself or to Father.
Useful phrases:
My heart is heavy...
I can't believe that...
It is so hard to pretend that...
I promise to be strong because...

7.

Create a newspaper page (on an A4 sheet) related to Chapter 7. Choose
ONE option:
Option A: The Bad News (What Bobbie read)
Create a headline: "Father Accused!" or "Secret Documents Stolen!"
Write a short article (3-4 sentences) explaining the false accusation.
Draw a picture or paste a photo of a train/station.
Option B: The Good News (What the children hope for)
Create a headline: "Father is Innocent!" or "Truth Comes Out!"
Write a short report on how the children will prove his innocence.
Add a quote from Bobbie: "We will not give up!"