The Highland Falcon Thief
Children's, Age 9-12
Paperback Published on: 30/01/2020
£7.99
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A Train Ride of Thrills!
I did not see that coming!
The Highland Falcon Thief is the first book in a brand new series - Adventures on Trains. I do like trains, and I like mysterie... READ MORE
All Aboard! An unmissable 2020 release.
I went into this booking thinking "Hmm, trains, that's a novel concept, not sure I've ever thought much about trains before...", and I've come out of it im... READ MORE
A steam enveloped crime novel, a book for steam train enthusiasts & everyone who enjoys a stupendous adventure!
M.G. Leonard - the author of the phenomenal Beetle Boy series has collaborated with Sam Sedgman for this new book - a proper adventure - of the old school.... READ MORE
Full steam ahead for fun and mystery!
A great mystery novel in which a trip with potentially dull uncle turns out to be a thrilling detective adventure. Puzzles, clues, intrigue, and a genuine ... READ MORE
A whirlwind adventure!
This book was such a fun adventure! A jewel heist set on a retiring steam train, and two young detectives determined to find the truth. Every character is ... READ MORE
Wonderful!
An absolutely fantastic read, fast paced modern mystery on a beautiful old train, fab characters and plot, cannot wait for book two!
Finished in one day by a young customer under the covers by torchlight
For lovers of detective fiction for children like The Murder Most unladylike Series and Clockwork Sparrow series this is an exciting adventure for childre... READ MORE
A brilliant mystery
Agatha Christie for kids. I absolutely loved it. The story is fast paced with wonderful illustrations throughout. I will be highly recommending this for ye... READ MORE
Adventure and Mystery!
At first glance feels like an Agatha Christie book, for kids, but really it's so much more!
A great fun read, which I highly recommend for all reading le... READ MORE
A Truly Cracking read.
A thoroughly well deserved 5 stars for this book. Reminiscent of Agatha Christie for children without the murders. It romps along at a rare pace and ke... READ MORE
Steam roller of an adventure for all the family!
Absolutely fantastic book from the author of 'Beetle Boy'. I picked this up and couldn't stop reading. For kids who love adventures and mysteries, this boo... READ MORE
Bonkers characters and an unpredictable mystery
First of all, let me state that I am a massive train geek! I love steam engines, and books about trains, so I think me and Hal’s uncle Nathaniel BRADSHAW w... READ MORE
Adventures on trains have a new kid onboard! Move over Golden Age crime writers and make way for the Platinum Age...
Well I expected to enjoy this but not to the extent that I did! Brilliant writing, fabulous illustrations, and I guarantee you will be kept guessing until ... READ MORE
Agatha Christie for kids!
I am in love with the book and so excited for the next installments! With lots of facts about trains and fabulous writing, I really felt like I was on the ... READ MORE
Fantastic adventure for all ages
Loved this! I had no hesitation in giving it five stars.
It’s wonderful to see the good old train story revived for a new generation. The passion of the au... READ MORE
Utterly Fantastic!
An absolutely wonderful book from beginning to end. I have no hesitation giving it 5 stars. It is as enjoyable for adults as it is for children, I would de... READ MORE
A mystery that is never off track!
I love this book so much! Honestly, it's brilliant!
This is the first of the Adventures on Trains series co-authored by M G Leonard and Sam Sedgman, and f... READ MORE
Synopsis
Adventures on Trains is a major mystery series from the prize-winning M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman. First stop, The Highland Falcon Thief, a breathless train journey full of deceptions, puzzles and clues to solve.
Harrison Beck is reluctantly joining his travel-writer Uncle Nat for the last journey of the royal train, The Highland Falcon. But as the train makes its way to Scotland, a priceless brooch goes missing, and things are suddenly a lot more interesting. As suspicions and accusations run high among the passengers, Harrison begins to investigate and uncovers a few surprises along the way. Can he solve the mystery of the jewel thief and catch the culprit before they reach the end of the line?
Hear whispers in the dining car, find notes in the library, and unknown passengers among the luggage as you help Harrison to solve the mystery aboard one of the world's grandest trains. Fast-paced and packed with illustrations and clues, Adventures on Trains is a stop you won't want to miss!
- Publisher: Pan Macmillan
- ISBN: 9781529013061
- Number of pages: 256
- Weight: 274g
- Dimensions: 197 x 130 x 24 mm
Customer Reviews
View allMystery train!
In the book the ‘Highland Falcon Thief’ there is a boy called Harrison Beck, who goes on a train called the ‘Highland Falcon’ with his Uncle Nat but someth... READ MORE
What a hoot-hoot!
Choo-choo! What an absolute delight 'The Highland Falcon Thief' is! Skilled conductors M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman's new 'Adventures on Trains' series has... READ MORE
Not just for kids.
As I read this beautiful book, aimed at kids, I realised that even adults can enjoy this as well. It keeps you intrigued from the first, as you are introdu... READ MORE
Full speed ahead for a fast speed adventure
The Highland Falcon, Britain's famous steam train, is set to depart for one last journey around England and Scotland, calling at Balmoral to collect a Prin... READ MORE
Fantastic!
This is a fantastic book for so many reasons.
Firstly, the mystery aspect. This is a brilliant addition to a popular genre, which has everything you’d wan... READ MORE
Fantastic book!
What a wonderful adventure story, would recommend for adults and children alike.
Superb
Wow, an amazing read for children from 7+, beautifully written and a very exciting storyline. My son was totally drawn in and trying to work out 'whodunnit... READ MORE
My new favourite book
So good!! If you love adventure, mystery and excitement this is the book for you. So good!!!
Full steam ahead!
Thank you to the publishers for this early review copy.
It's full steam ahead into a brilliant children's mystery series, absolutely perfect for fans of Ro... READ MORE
Terrific
At first I wasn’t to sure on what to expect, but a few chapters in I loved it. I’m not gonna spoil the ending , but all I’m saying is you would have never ... READ MORE
What a ride! Brilliant
Wow. This book was awesome. That's all. Pick it up. Read it to your kids. Read it to yourself!
Ok so... I loved this book. Holy dang it was awesome. I kno... READ MORE
Fantastic and exciting book!
I read it with my 7yo and we couldn’t put it down! As an adult I was reading it when he had gone to sleep so definitely any person or any age will enjoy it... READ MORE
Awesome
I read this in one day. Superb.
Magnificent!
Truly hooking! I read it in quick time absorbing every word and processed the mystery with very chapter. Thank you, it was truly the best jewel thief myst... READ MORE
Toot-ally amazing!
I absolutely loved this book! I thought that I was similar to the main character in a sense as I haven’t had a massive interest in trains, but this book co... READ MORE
A bit of mystery, a bit of trains? Read this!
Wow, what a great book! I managed to get hold of this from my local library (please support your local libraries!) and I couldn't put it down. I felt like ... READ MORE
Great read!
My son is reading this at school so I thought I would buy it and read with him after school but it was so good I couldn’t put it down and finished it befor... READ MORE
Great
The best book I ever read
On Track for Adventure
I had read so many good things about this book that I had to give it a go, and I wasn't disappointed! The Highland Falcon Thief is the first in a series o... READ MORE