Each one of these stories would be wonderful for using with a class, offering plenty to explore and investigate as well as enjoy. I cannot wait to join Hal on his next adventure - and I know many young readers who agree! Simultaneously delighted Uncle Nat knew who he was but embarrassed by his crush on the actress, Ben’s mouth opened but no words came out.

Danger at Dead Man's Pass is the 4th-installment of my favorite Middle Grade series, Adventures on Trains. Discover November’s book club title, Danger at Dead Man’s Pass by M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman (Macmillan Children’s Books). We’re delighted to bring you this thrilling adventure to enjoy in a book club setting – whether with friends, family or your school mates.

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The latest Adventures on Trains book! As you might be able to guess, I dropped my current read (and all evening plans) to consume this when I got my hands on it. Thanks to Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, Feiwel & Friends, and NetGalley for the unedited copy of this ebook; the review is voluntary. Don’t worry if you haven’t read the other books in the Adventures on Trains series – you can still enjoy Danger at Dead Man’s Pass as a book on it’s own!

Not knowing whom I can trust, I am asking you and your nephew, Harrison, for help. The matter concerns my wife Alma’s side of the family, the Kratzensteins, whose business in railway construction and locomotive manufacture has made them wealthy, powerful, and controversial. Three days ago, Alexander Kratzenstein, my wife’s cousin, died suddenly at their family home in the Harz mountains. Dapo Adeola, Tracy Darnton, Joseph Coelho and Chitra Soundar are among the 19 authors and illustrators longlisted for the Inclusive Books for Child... How is the theme of mystery presented in this chapter? What questions do you have? Write them down. Book 4 in the series, Danger at Dead Man's Pass, starts at the beginning of the Easter holidays and follows Hal and Uncle Nat as they travel through Europe to Germany. This is a little darker than the previous books - with quite a twist!!! So far the series has given us theft, kidnapping and murder. Now there is a deadly curse. If you haven’t yet hopped onto this train ride, I urge you to do so. These are brilliant adventures for readers young and old.I really liked spending time with them, particularly with Marianne. KIDNAP makes you think of her a certain way, and this book changes your opinion. She's clearly learnt since then (and because of that book.) The spark of her is still the same, but it was nice to see that change. According to the timetable, we arrive in Euston just before seven thirty p.m.,” Uncle Nat said, unbuttoning his coat. “It’s a short walk from there to King’s Cross. I’ve booked us a twin room in the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, which is directly above the station. In the morning it’ll be a two-minute walk from breakfast to the Eurostar terminal.” The setting of Schloss Kratzenstein was very atmospheric and spooky. It was wonderful to join Hal and Uncle Nat on another journey, and make friends with another group of children. It felt like Hal grew up a little, working more on his own. There's lots to unravel within the book that will entertain 9 years to 11 year old children, which it is pitched at perfectly for. Mom’s going to let me go with you?” Hal was surprised. His mom had been very upset when she’d heard there’d been a murder on their last train journey.

The one comment I have is that Harrison spends quite a few opening chapters asking questions to make a family tree, and then the family tree drawing never appears. It would have been quite useful to have it, as I was struggling to figure out how one branch of the family were related, but that was a minor thing. But she is....and she's worried about something. She tries to tell Hal why she is worried but he thinks it is nothing. When they meet Boaz they are surprised to find he's a 14 year old Aboriginal boy who is concerned about Australia and it's environment. Hence his design... Adventures on Trains Collection 4 Books Set By M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman (Danger at Dead Man’s Pass, Murder on the Safari Star, Kidnap on the California Comet and The Highland Falcon Thief) by M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman – eBook Details Design a front cover for the next book in the ‘Adventures on Trains’ series. Consider what type of train or journey will feature. What is your destination? What mysteries await? As always, I had an absolute blast with this story. I've grown quite attached to Hal and his Uncle Nat over the course of this series. I want our adventures to go on forever.Baron Wolfgang Essenbach’s letter is written from ‘Schloss Kratzenstein’. This is based on the real-life Wernigerode Castle. Have a go at sketching this castle in Hal’s style. What sort of setting do you think it is? What dangers will Hal face here? The winners of the Diverse Book Awards 2023 have been announced, with one winner from each of the four categories announced: Picture book, Children... She’s not happy, but I argued that we had nothing to do with the theft, the kidnapping, or the murder on our previous journeys.” He smiled ruefully. “Other people’s wrongdoings shouldn’t stop you from seeing the world.” As they walked away from the school building, Ben grabbed Hal’s arm to stop him. “Who’s that?” he whispered, pointing through the gloom at the dark silhouette of a man just beyond the school gates, cloaked in fog, waiting.