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Titles in This Set
The Highland Falcon Thief
Kidnap on the California Comet
Murder on the Safari Star
Danger at Dead Man's Pass
Sabotage on the Solar Express
The Arctic Railway Assassin
Details
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Age Range: 9-11 years
Overview
All aboard for six unmissable mysteries from the multi-award-winning Adventures on Trains series. Following young detective Harrison "Hal" Beck and his globe-trotting Uncle Nat, this collection whisks readers from Scotland's steam railways to the Arctic Circle, via America, Africa and beyond. Written by M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman, each book combines a gripping whodunnit with fascinating railway history, making this brand-new paperback boxed set a perfect gift for curious young readers who love puzzles, trains and travel.
About the Books
The Adventures on Trains series follows Hal as he joins his globetrotting travel-writer uncle on a string of iconic rail journeys, each one derailed by a baffling crime only Hal seems able to solve. It begins with The Highland Falcon Thief, in which a stolen jewel throws suspicion over every passenger aboard Britain's most famous steam train. Kidnap on the California Comet sees Hal crossing America amid a shocking abduction, while Murder on the Safari Star takes him from Pretoria to Victoria Falls aboard a luxury steam train shadowed by tragedy. Danger at Dead Man's Pass introduces a supposed family curse and a supernatural mystery that tests Hal's detective skills to the limit. Sabotage on the Solar Express follows the maiden voyage of a dazzling solar-powered train threatened by a saboteur, and the collection concludes with The Arctic Railway Assassin, as Hal and Uncle Nat travel to Narvik to see the northern lights - only to find a killer on board. Blending real train history with page-turning mystery plotting, the series has earned major awards and a loyal following among newly confident readers, reluctant readers and mystery fans alike.
- Six complete award-winning mystery adventures in one great-value paperback set
- Ideal for confident readers aged 9-11 who enjoy detective stories and travel
- Combines real railway history and geography with gripping fiction
- Strong, likeable young detective hero across a satisfying, self-contained series
- Makes a brilliant birthday, Christmas or World Book Day gift for young readers
About the Authors
M. G. Leonard is an award-winning children's author best known for the bestselling Beetle Boy trilogy, and co-created the Adventures on Trains series drawing on her love of travel and mystery. Sam Sedgman is a writer and journalist with a passion for trains and storytelling, who co-writes the series with Leonard. Together they have crafted a globally loved series celebrated for combining meticulous research with fast-paced, puzzle-driven plots that keep young readers guessing until the final page.
Why You'll Love This Series
Perfect for young mystery fans, this collection delivers six thrilling, clue-packed adventures across some of the world's most famous railways - brand new, great value, and endlessly re-readable.
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