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The Highland Falcon Thief

Ages 9 to 11

Synopsis

Winner of the Book of the Year, Children's Fiction at The British Book Awards, 2021

'Like Murder on the Orient Express but better . . . a terrific read!' – Frank Cottrell Boyce, author of Millions

Adventures on Trains is a major mystery series from bestselling authors M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman. First stop is The Highland Falcon Thief, a breathless train journey full of deceptions, puzzles and clues to solve. Beautifully illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.

Harrison Beck and his Uncle Nat are enjoying the final journey of the Highland Falcon, Britain's most famous steam train. But when a precious jewel goes missing, Harrison and his new friend Lenny find themselves at the centre of the investigation. Can they solve the mystery and catch the culprit before they reach the end fo 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.

Join Hal and Uncle Nat on the next stops in this thrilling series, Kidnap on the California Comet, Murder on the Safari Star and Danger at Dead Man's Pass.

'A chuffing triumph' – The Times, Children's Book of the Week


'A first-class book' – Telegraph

Details

30 January 2020
407 pages
Jot Davies
9781529027976
Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Reviews

Mysteries on trains - what’s not to love? This absolutely rips along, perfect for the railhead child in your life!Ross Montgomery, author of I Am Rebel
Like Murder on the Orient Express but better . . . a terrific read!Frank Cottrell Boyce, author of Millions
With the Highland Falcon Thief, M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman bring the classic mystery on a train bang up to date with a carriage-load of wit and suspenseRoss Welford, author of Time Travelling with a Hamster
A thrill-ride of a mystery, guaranteed to be one of the most fun, atmospheric page turners of 2020Lauren St John, author of Kat Wolfe Investigates