The Story Of The Rippling Train
The Story of the Rippling Train is a classic children’s book by Mary Louisa Molesworth. It tells the story of a young girl named Mabel who lives in a small village in England. One day, she discovers a mysterious train that appears to be made of rippling water. She and her friends decide to take a ride on the train and find themselves in a magical world filled with talking animals, strange creatures, and a mysterious castle. Along the way, they learn about friendship, courage, and the power of imagination. In the end, they must use their newfound knowledge to save the magical world from an evil force. The Story of the Rippling Train is a timeless tale of adventure and friendship that will delight readers of all ages.
By Mary Louisa Molesworth · First published 1921 · Genre: Children's Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure · 3,967 words
First lines
'Let's tell ghost stories then,' said Gladys.
'Aren't you tired of them? One hears nothing else nowadays. And they're all "authentic," really vouched for, only you never see the person who saw or heard or felt the ghost. It is always somebody's sister or cousin, or friend's friend,' objected young Mrs Snowdon, another of the guests at the Quarries.
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The Story Of The Rippling Train is listed on Textopian as a short story by Mary Louisa Molesworth, dated 1921 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Mary Louisa Molesworth
- Date: 1921 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Romance
- Length: 3,967 words
- Structure: 1 section, 127 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Fiction — Mary Louisa Molesworth is a well-known author of children's fiction, and this book is likely to be a story for children.
- Fantasy — The title of the book suggests a fantastical element, as 'rippling' is not a term typically associated with trains.
- Adventure — The title of the book suggests an adventurous element, as a train is often associated with travel and exploration.
- Romance — Mary Louisa Molesworth is known for writing stories with romantic elements, so this book may contain a romantic subplot.
Tags
adventure · friendship · imagination · childhood · journey · discovery · fantasy · train · nature · family · exploration · whimsy