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The Silver Arrow

By Lev Grossman
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The Silver Arrow by Lev Grossman is a magical children's tale that follows Kate, a ten-year-old girl who receives an unexpected birthday gift from her eccentric uncle: a life-sized steam locomotive named the Silver Arrow. Along with her brother, Tom, Kate embarks on an adventurous train journey, discovering enchanting creatures and facing challenges, while uncovering important lessons about responsibility and the environment.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you're fascinated by magical journeys and love trains that whisk you away to fantastical realms. It offers a charming blend of adventure and whimsical discovery, making it a wonderful read for young imaginations eager to explore new worlds.

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The Silver Arrow

From the author of the New York Times No. 1 bestseller The Magicians comes a timeless children’s adventure aboard a magical steam train. Perfect for fans of The Train to Impossible Places, The Chronicles of Narnia and Roald Dahl.

From the author of the New York Times No. 1 bestseller The Magicians comes a timeless children’s adventure aboard a magical steam train. Perfect for fans of The Train to Impossible Places, The Chronicles of Narnia and Roald Dahl.

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Discover the magical, timeless children's adventure from Lev Grossman, author of The Magicians. Now a New York Times bestseller!

When Kate is given a colossal steam train for her birthday, she can't believe her luck. After eleven years of waiting, adventure has finally found her!

Soon the Silver Arrow is whisking Kate and her brother Tom to a magical station where their passengers stand ready to board. From the porcupine to the pangolin, each one is rare and wonderful.

But these animals have been waiting a very long time too. Can Kate deliver them home ... before it's too late?

Lev Grossman’s first children’s book is a journey you’ll never forget: a rip-roaring adventure from desert plains to snow-covered mountains and everything in between. Packed with exciting creatures from the indignant porcupine to the lost polar bear and the adorable baby pangolin, The Silver Arrow is a classic story about saving our endangered animals and the places they live.

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Lev Grossman's The Silver Arrow has been lauded as a delightful and imaginative adventure story that captivates both children and adults. Its enchanting narrative offers real emotional depth and is delivered in a style that is engaging and easy to read aloud. The book is celebrated for addressing significant themes with a hopeful and inspiring message, encouraging its audience to confront challenges with joy and wonder.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526629395

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 225g

Pages: 272

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lev Grossman Young Adult

About the Author

Lev Grossman is the bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Magicians trilogy, which has also become a successful TV series. Previously a journalist who interviewed the likes of Neil Gaiman and J.K. Rowling, this is his first foray into the world of children’s literature

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