Published in association with the National Railway Museum, York, Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever takes readers on a journey through the golden age of steam travel, paying tribute to the women who drove the trains and kept the railways running during the Second World War. It courses from early twentieth- century through wartime, when Iris is ‘ in her 20’s’ and ‘ the Second World War came’. Your words, like your reviews, bring books to life and give them a voice before the front cover is even turned. Thereafter, we’ve a history and update on this glorious train, one that makes us think upon The Highland Falcon Thief. A celebration of the world’s most famous locomotive’s centenary, Flying Scotsman And The Best Birthday Ever is the work of Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman – two of Britain’s best-loved children’s book creators.

Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever is a lovely story about a little girl who dreams of working on the footplate of Flying Scotsman just like her Dad. Other parts of our museum are also closed, please check the Visit page for the latest info about closures. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.See the full collection of original watercolours created for the beautiful new Flying Scotsman book, illustrated by Michael Foreman and written by Michael Morpurgo. You guys were so fab and Dawn was such a lovely presence in the schools - I will absolutely be in touch next time I'm in your neck of the woods.

He has written more than 150 books, including the internationally celebrated War Horse, and was appointed Children’s Laureate in 2003. An inspiring tale from Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman celebrating the world’s most iconic train, Flying Scotsman, and its greatest fan, a young girl named Iris. I have even talked the head into a little revamp of the library so that we can display them properly!

But each time Flying Scotsman pulls away, Iris wishes more than anything that she could be in the driver's cab, just like her dad. My son is mad about trains and loves the Flying Scotsman and has even seen it twice and rode on it so I thought that this book would be great for a birthday gift. With family at its heart, the story is warmly written and joyously illustrated by national treasures Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman. Your selection was perfect for our children and what really made the difference was your ability to engage with each child, discuss their interests and help them to choose a suitable book based on your extensive knowledge of the books you were selling. This experience has been fantastic primarily for the children, the school and also for me (professionally).

It is the story of a little girl in the early 20th century whose father drives the flying Scotsman across the country. Alongside the fictional story, we’re treated to information about Flying Scotsman’s records and reputation. With ‘ men needed to go and fight in the army, the airforce or the navy- women were needed to work on the railways’. Published in association with the National Railway Museum, York, Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever takes readers on a journey through the golden age of steam travel, paying tribute to the women who kept the railways running during the Second World War.

Michael Foreman is an internationally renowned, multi award-winning children’s book illustrator and author. A spunky heroine and a mighty train combine forces to challenge notions of gender roles and will encourage all readers to hold fast to their dreams. It tells the story of Iris, who dreams of being a train driver when she grows up, just like her dad, who drives Flying Scotsman. Yourself and Bob are much cherished in our booky world and I personally really appreciate everything that you do.