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The Highland Falcon Thief
Series: Adventures on Trains
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The Highland Falcon Thief is the winner of the Book of the Year, Children's Fiction at The British Book Awards, 2021, and the Books are My Bag Readers Award, Children's Fiction 2020.
Adventures on Trains is a major mystery series from bestselling authors M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman. First stop is The Highland Falcon Thief, a breathless train journey full of deceptions, puzzles, and clues to solve. Beautifully illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.
Harrison Beck and his Uncle Nat are enjoying the final journey of the Highland Falcon, Britain's most famous steam train. But when a precious jewel goes missing, Harrison and his new friend Lenny find themselves at the centre of the investigation. Can they solve the mystery and catch the culprit before they reach the end of the line?
Hear whispers in the dining car, find notes in the library, and discover unknown passengers among the luggage as you help Harrison to solve the mystery aboard one of the world's grandest trains.
Join Hal and Uncle Nat on the next stops in this thrilling series: Kidnap on the California Comet, Murder on the Safari Star, and Danger at Dead Man's Pass.
Praise for the Series:
'Like Murder on the Orient Express but better!' - Frank Cottrell-Boyce on The Highland Falcon Thief
'A thrilling and hugely entertaining adventure story' - David Walliams on The Highland Falcon Thief
'A first class choo-choo-dunnit!' - David Solomons on Kidnap on the California Comet
'A high-speed train journey worth catching . . . The best yet' - The Times on Murder on the Safari Star
'This series just gets better and better' - Maz Evans on Danger at Dead Man's Pass
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A thrilling and hugely entertaining adventure story - David Walliams on The Highland Falcon Thief, the first journey in the Adventures on Trains series. The bestselling, prize-winning Adventures on Trains series embarks on a thrilling sixth adventure as Harrison Beck and Uncle Nat climb aboard the night train to Narvik, travelling to the Arctic Circle to see the northern lights...Paperback$1800Elsewhere:$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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The Highland Falcon Thief
The Highland Falcon Thief is the winner of the Book of the Year, Children's Fiction at The British Book Awards, 2021, and the Books are My Bag Readers Award, Children's Fiction 2020. Adventures on Trains is a major mystery series from bestselling authors M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman. First stop is The Highland Falcon Thief, a breathless train journey full...PaperbackSold Out
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
The Highland Falcon Thief is widely praised as a thrilling and entertaining children's mystery novel. Reviewers highlight its modern take on classic train mysteries, likening it to Agatha Christie with a contemporary twist. It's celebrated for its fast-paced, gripping narrative, with engaging characters and clever plotting that promises to captivate readers of all ages. The book is noted for its lively illustrations and effective blend of suspense and humour, making it a must-read for young mystery enthusiasts.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529013061
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 January 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Elisa Paganelli
- Illustrated by Elisa Paganelli
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 274g
Pages: 256
About the Author
M.G. Leonard has made up stories since she was a girl, but back then adults called them lies or tall tales and she didn't write them down. As a grown up, her favourite things to create stories about are beetles, birds, and trains. Her books have been translated into over forty languages and won many awards. She is the vice president of the insect charity Buglife, and a founding author of Authors4Oceans. She lives in Brighton with her husband, two sons, a fat cat called Kasper, a dog called Nell, and a variety of exotic beetles. Sam Sedgman is a bestselling author and presenter. Before writing stories for children, he worked as a playwright, journalist, and digital producer, and founded a company making murder mystery treasure hunts for adventurous Londoners. Written with his friend, M. G. Leonard, The Highland Falcon Thief was Sam's first book for young readers. A lifelong fan of puzzles, games, and detective fiction, he grew up with a railway at the bottom of his garden and has been mad about trains ever since. He lives in London. Elisa Paganelli was born in Italy and since childhood, hasn't been able to resist the smell of paper and pencils. She graduated from the European Institute of Design in Turn and worked in advertising, as well as running an award-winning design shop and studio. She now collaborates as a freelance designer with publishers and advertising agencies all over the world, including designing and illustrating The House With Chicken Legs (Usborne) and the Travels of Ermine series (Usborne).
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