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The Arctic Railway Assassin by Sam Sedgman and M. G. Leonard is a thrilling children's book where young adventurers embark on a train journey through the icy wilderness of the Arctic. When a mysterious assassin targets the train, the protagonists must use their wits and bravery to uncover the villain's identity and save the day. Filled with intrigue and snowy landscapes, this story promises excitement and suspense for young readers.
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You might enjoy this book if you love thrilling adventures and mystery set against a chilly Arctic backdrop. It takes you on an exciting journey with vivid descriptions and intriguing plots that keep young readers on the edge of their seats. If you enjoy stories involving railways and sleuthing, this book will surely captivate your imagination.

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The Arctic Railway Assassin

Join Harrison Beck and Uncle Nat on their thrilling sixth adventure as they climb aboard the night train to Narvik, travelling to the Arctic Circle to see the northern lights for Christmas.

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 for Christmas.

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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 for Christmas.

But as their train leaves Stockholm, Hal and Uncle Nat realise they're being followed by a sinister figure, and Hal's powers of observation are tested when Uncle Nat's past comes back to haunt him. Journeying into the never-ending night of the arctic winter, our railway detectives must outsmart an assassin in their most chilling adventure yet, in which nothing is as it seems.

The Arctic Railway Assassin can be read as a stand-alone novel, or enjoyed as part of the award-winning Adventures on Trains series. Join Hal and Uncle Nat on more stops in this thrilling series with: Murder on the Safari Star, Danger at Dead Man's Pass and Sabotage on the Solar Express.

Praise for the series:

Like Murder on the Orient Express but better! - Frank Cottrell-Boyce 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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This children's book in the Adventures on Trains series is praised for its engaging characters and fast-paced plot. It features a night train journey to the Arctic Circle, bringing a thrilling mystery with a touch of train fascination. The collaborative work is celebrated as a successful and thrilling adventure for young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529072761

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 230g

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 novelist, playwright and award-winning digital producer. His work has been performed internationally and shortlisted for the Courtyard Theatre award. With his friend M.G. Leonard, he wrote the bestselling Adventures on Trains series. The Highland Falcon Thief was Sam's first book for children. He lives in London and is a lifelong train and mystery enthusiast. 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.

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