by Edith Nesbit

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by Edith Nesbit

• Prepared by
• Muhammad Sodbir Hamzah

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About the author
Name Edith Nesbit (E. Nesbit)
Born August 15, 1858 in Kennington, Surrey (now part of Greater London), The United Kingdom
Died May 04, 1924
Edith Nesbit used only her first initial for her published work. She and her husband were founding members of the Fabian Society and their home was a center for literary and socialist activities. E. Nesbit wrote and collaborated on over 60 books of fiction for children, several of which have been adapted for film and television. She was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian Society, a precursor to the modern Labour Party. Edith Nesbit used only her first initial for her published work. She and her husband were founding members of the Fabian Society and their home was a center for literary and socialist activities. E. Nesbit wrote and collaborated on over 60 books of fiction for children, several of which have been adapted for film and television. She was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian Society, a precursor to the modern Labour Party.
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Locomotive
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1905 train
Steam engine
Coal
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The Setting of the novel
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Main Characters
Roberta _at_ Bobbie Age 12
Mother
Peter Age 10
Phyllis Age 8
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Exercise 1

• The first chapter possessed a lot of emotional
  message. So, as introduction to chapter 1, listen
  to the song by Phil Collins, Against all odd then
  fill in the blanks. After that, try to understand
  it.

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Chapter 1 (Plot)
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Chapter 1 (Plot)