She is a beetle expert and lives in Brighton with her husband and two sons. Authorfy are an Amazon Associate and are part of the Waterstones, Bookshop.org and Peters Affiliate Programmes, so may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases if you click-through to their websites from any links on authorfy.com. Theres a cliff hanger at the end of every chapter! .? The bestselling, prize-winning Adventures on Trains series embarks on a thrilling sixth adventure as Harrison Beck and Uncle Nat climb aboard the night train to Narvik, travelling to the Arctic Circle to see the northern lights for Christmas.But as their train leaves Stockholm, Hal and Uncle Nat realize they're being followed by a sinister figure, and Hal's powers of observation are tested when Uncle Nat's past comes back to haunt him. A minor trigger warning for . . Overall, a charming and (at times) affecting romp through beetle land." Close encounters with the amazing animals and landscape of Southern Africa are adventure enough, but things get mysterious when a passenger is found dead inside a locked compartment. The Beetle Series by M G Leonard some of the authors' previous work. This emergency (much . You having a great holiday with me and coming back with stories to tell her while she recovers. but without children! Harrison Beck and his Uncle Nat are enjoying the final . I love these marvelous machines. He tapped a finger to his temple. He felt the engraving of Saint Christopher, staff in hand, child on shoulders. Authorfy has a series of videos, a scheme of work and other suggested activities for the classroom based on The Highland Falcon Thief which will go live on 30 January. All-aboard for the third amazing journey in the bestselling Adventures on Trains series from M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman, illustrated throughout by Elisa Paganelli.Uncle Nat is taking Hal on the journey of a lifetime on a Safari Train from Pretoria to Victoria Falls. The story moves quickly, and the characters are both wacky and entertaining." Sophie Brown, Patricia Vollmer, Matt Blum, Z, Jonathan H. Liu, Rebecca Angel, Judy Berna, Nivi Engineer, Evil Genius Mum, Marziah Karch, M.J. 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When Hal reluctantly accompanies his Uncle Nat on the final journey of the Highland Falcon, an iconic royal steam train, he is anticipating a dull, uneventful trip - but Lenny, the train drivers daughter, is a huge rail enthusiast and has stowed away, determined not to miss the experience of a lifetime. Sierra Knight! Can Hal find the saboteur and stop the runaway train before disaster strikes? How are you, pet? All rights reserved. Ill be blowing my whistle in seven minutes.Thank you, Graham. Uncle Nat saluted.A lightning storm of camera flashes blinded Hal as they hurried back along the platform. As a bit of a train fan I really enjoyed how the novel balanced telling an engaging tale alongside accurate and interesting facts about steam engines and rail travel. This page was last edited on 12 August 2020, at 12:36. As the train makes its way to Scotland, a priceless brooch goes missing, and things get interesting. Harrison finds himself in the middle of the operation with his friend Lenny who is the train drivers daughter and a stowaway. Are you well?Yes, Mom replied, her eyes darting to Hal. Time to start enjoying yourself. Written by: M. G. Leonard, Sam SedgmanNarrated by: Jot DaviesSeries: Adventures on TrainsLength: 6 hrs and 47 mins. Natll be here.Hals pen twitched as he studied his mothers face. Written by: M. G. Leonard, Sam SedgmanNarrated by: Jot DaviesSeries: Adventures on TrainsLength: 6 hrs and 47 mins. Piers Torday, author of The Lost Magician"A fabulous fast-paced ride, packed with clues, illustrations and intrigue." Published 30 January 2020, The Highland Falcon Thief is a breathless train journey full of deceptions, puzzles and clues to solve. This rip-roaring time-slip novel has a fast-paced plot and entertaining characters. I loved this book.I liked the way Hal and Lenny are willing to do whatever it takes to stop the thief: that is true determination. However, Crosby is soon discovered dead in his own locked compartment, shot with a bullet from his own rifle. I absolutely adored this one. Can Hal find the saboteur and stop the runaway train before disaster strikes? You see that red? Book reviews / He wasnt wearing the right clothes for walking on a red carpet.Tickets, please, a uniformed guard said. They said dogs were expensive and a big responsibility. The dense red felt rich with power and the blood of history.This carriage, his uncle continued, is the King Edward Saloon. The two new friends have great fun exploring the train and observing the passengers, including an eccentric Countess with her five boisterous dogs, a glamorous film star and guests of honour, the royal prince and his wife. Publishers Weekly, starred review"Leonard unravels the madcap plot in sporadic bursts of frenzied action and humor. The Highland Falcon Thief. After the excitement of his adventures aboard the Highland Falcon Thief, Harrison Beck can't wait for the opportunity to go on another amazing train journey. Sponsored. What do we do?We live, eat, and sleep in one of the finest trains ever created, Uncle Nat said, and we stay out of trouble. Even the most squeamish will be charmed." I was so pleased when I got the invitation. The old mans eyes filled up. You can read a chapter of Murder on the Safari Star at the end of Kidnap on the California Comet. Interest age: 9-11 Can he solve the crime before Marianne loses another tooth? My only problem is that get some unanswered questions. He wasnt posh enough for this train.The curtain of the window twitched, startling him. I was so intrigued by some of the terminology and train information that I researched water troughs and watched videos of the action! As suspicions and accusations run high among the passengers, Harrison investigates, uncovering a few surprises along the way. First stop is The Highland Falcon Thief, a breathless train journey full of deceptions, puzzles and clues to solve. He was seated at one of the tables reading a newspaper through half-moon spectacles. Reading age: 8+, Author: M.G. The air was heavy with furniture polish.What are you staring at? Uncle Nat asked.Hal pointed out the window. I met her recently at the Duchess of Kents gala. Four minutes behind schedule already.Hal felt a jolt and a thrill as the train began to move. Leonard and Sam Sedgman. Leonard and Sam Sedgman. Booklist"[A] light-hearted whodunit with a mixture of royalty, socialites, and commoners. He pulled it from his pocket and shouted into the phone. Water vapor surrounded the engine in a low cloud. Dont worry about us. Uncle Nat placed a careful hand on his sisters bump. . Theyve spent days putting up decorations in Crewe. The bottom half of the carriage was varnished wood, the top half, sparkling rectangles of glass held in place by gold rods that arched up and over the train. The high brick arches of Kings Cross were wrapped in a white latticework sculpture that made the inside of the station feel like a hive, and all the busy passengers, bees. Bookseller"Illustrated with lively black-and-white drawings, this well-constructed, fast-paced mystery is the first volume in the Adventures on Trains series." Here, they board the California Comet (inspired by the real California Zephyr) in Chicago ready for a cross-country trip through the Rockies to San Francisco. This book is a super fun novel with mystery,steam trains, and Samoyeds. Perfect for readers of 8 to 12 and brilliantly illustrated in black and white throughout by Elisa Paganelli.Billionaire train enthusiast August Reza has invited Harrison Beck and Uncle Nat to travel on the maiden voyage of the winning design of his Rezas Rocket competition. Isnt it?Hal nodded begrudgingly.So chin up. Part of a series of stand alone stories, so perfect for readers who get hooked on an author. it has loads of mystery and dectective work and proves that kids can do the same work as adults can. I am already excited to pick up book four Danger at Dead Mans Pass when it released in September this year and read about Hal and Nat investigating a spooky supernatural mystery and an ancient family curse in Germany perfect for Spooky Season! In this middle-grade series starter, a young boy aboard the last journey of the royal train The Highland Falcon is swept up in an investigation to uncover the perpetrator of a jewel theft. Dads blue duffle coat drowned her, but she was so pregnant that her bump bulged out the front. I would recommend it to any middle-grade reader, but those with a love of trains will definitely get an extra kick. Australian child genius Boaz won with his hybrid locomotive, driven by hydrogen fuel cells and solar power. The illustrations are absolutely stunning. When eleven-year-old Harrison "Hal" Beck is forced to accompany his travel-writer uncle on the last journey of a royal train, he expects a boring trip spent away from video games and . Bursting with intrigue and excitement, it is ideal for confident young readers who enjoy traditional, wholesome adventure tales. Call me back.Lovely to meet you, Lydia, Uncle Nat replied, shaking her hand as she fluttered her false eyelashes at him. I want to stay with you. Nobodies have no formal duties. But something suspicious is happening on board the Safari Star and when a passenger is found mysteriously killed inside a locked compartment, it's up to Hal, along with his new friend Winston and his pet Mongoose, Chipo, to solve the murder mystery. Kidnap on the California Comet - Book Two. Im Nathaniel Bradshaw, and this is my nephew, Harrison.Gordon Goulde shut the double doors of the dining car, dropping a brass bar across them. Alex and Ruby hurtle back in time to 1912 when they topple through the ornate mirror of their great-aunt's house. WINNER of the 2020 Books Are My Bag readers awards for Childrens Fiction. Leonard and Sam Sedgman. Gordon Goulde welcomed the two men onto the train, ushering them in the direction of the observation car.The baron is an old friend of His Royal Highness the Prince, Ernest White whispered, and a great rail enthusiast.Hal recognized the next guest stepping onto the train. Adventures on Trains is a major mystery series from the prize-winning M.G. The journey the train takes is partially inspired by an actual train journey from 1961, when a locomotive of the same type as the Highland Falcon pulled the Royal coaches during the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Kent. He was thin, had neatly trimmed straight hair, and wore thick-framed tortoiseshell glasses. As the title suggests, the crime in the third Adventures on Trains book is more violent than in either of the two previous books but it is written in such a way as to be appropriate for its middle-grade audience. Hal felt the urge to pull out his pen and draw the engine, but he had no paper.You would have to look for a long time to find an engine more impressive and downright beautiful than this one. Uncle Nat walked toward the nose of the train and laid his hand on it, patting it as if it were a horse.Copying his uncle, Hal laid his hand on the metal casing and was surprised to find it was warm and vibrating. There is Sierra Knight, a rather snobby film star travelling with her rather beleaguered personal assistant Lucy. Kirkus Reviews"Fans of madcap adventures and anthropomorphised sidekicks will enjoy this fast-paced series opener." Hello? In The Highland Falcon Thief: Adventures on Trains #1, a middle-grade series starter from MG Leonard and Sam Sedgman, a young boy is swept up in an investigation to uncover the perpetrator of a jewel theft. I reccomend this book to 9-10 year olds. First stop is The Highland Falcon Thief, a breat hless train journey full of deceptions, puzzles and clues to solve. We appreciate you doing thiswe really do.Hals eyes flicked from his uncle to his father. First stop is The Highland Falcon Thief, a breathless train journey full of deceptions, puzzles and clues to solve. A journey all the way to Scotland and back on the slowest train in the world with his weird uncle was not what he called an adventure.Are you sure youre all right with Hal coming with you? Mom said, picking up Hals rucksack and slipping it onto his shoulders. This rip-roaring page turner about a group of strongminded young sleuths is reminiscent of Enid BlytonsFamous Fiveseries. This is a great book for anyone who likes mystery, trains or adventure. Leonard and Sam Sedgman. Last summer, I thoroughly enjoyed The Highland Falcon Thief.This was book one in a new middle-grade series titled Adventures on Trains and written by M.G. A mysterious letter from an old friend asks Hal and Uncle Nat to help investigate a spooky supernatural mystery. Fantastic.Hal looked at the metal and wondered if his uncle wasnt a little bit crazy. Adventures on Trains is a major mystery series from the prize-winning M.G. From a creaking old house at the foot of the Harz mountains, they take the Kratzenstein family's funeral train to the peak of the Brocken Mountain. Get away. He grunted. It is a cooperative effort of the New York - New Jersey Trail Conference, conservation organizations, state and local governments, and local businesses. As we chuff down the tracks, well be able to enjoy the late-summer colors of the countryside or gaze out at the North Sea. Much more fun. This is a gentle book with fabulous insights into both the history of the railway in the UK and the trains that rode the tracks, as well as being a genuine whodunnit! It was the same face hed seen in the royal carriage.Coal? Hal asked.Of course, coal. But when a precious jewel goes missing, Harrison and his new friend Lenny find themselves at the centre of . Author: M.G. Harrison Beck is reluctantly joining his travel-writer Uncle Nat for the last journey of the royal train, The Highland Falcon. 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. The first book in the 'Adventures on Trains' series, it is a mystery set on the final tour of a steam train, the 'Highland Falcon', round Britain. The Highlands Trail HT_JessupTrail_Schunemunk.jpg The Highlands Trail highlights the natural beauty of the New Jersey and New York Highlands region, and draws the public's attention to this endangered resource. Adventures on Trains is a major mystery series from bestselling authors M.G. This made the story far more enjoyable for me personally, and I also appreciated the secondary plotline regarding wildlife conservation and the work of reserves in combating illegal poaching. I wanted to stay and help Dad take care of Mom.Uncle Nat put his hand on Hals shoulder and leaned down. Harrison Beck reluctantly joins his travel-writer Uncle Nat for the last journey of the royal steam train, The Highland Falcon. Exquisite ironwork. Unfortunately, the plot was very predictable and I had figured out who was behind the kidnapping by chapter two (impressively, my husband instantly and correctly guessed who was behind the crime from just my vague description of the plot, without even reading the book) but this assumes an adult perspective and I doubt that many readers from the books middle-grade target audience would figure it out nearly as quickly, if at all. A description of the Authors book will go in here as a hover state. Are you excited about our steam-powered adventure?Hal shook his uncles hand and nodded, but he wasnt going to say yes, because that would be a lie. There are so many more amazing railways journeys in other parts of the world yet to be explored in these stories (Japan, India, the famous Trans-Siberian railway in Russia) that I hope this series can continue for many more books yet to come, but for now, I encourage you to pick up the first three Adventures on Trains books, beginning with The Highland Falcon Thief, for your own middle-grade readers, especially if they also happen to be train enthusiasts. Beautifully illustrated by Elisa Paganelli. Uh, how did that head steward man know your name?This isnt my first trip on the Highland Falcon, Uncle Nat said. A pair of sneakers, charcoal suede with three white stripes, stopped beside the table. British Book Awards Book of the Year, Children's Fiction Praise for 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 suspense." As their train leaves Stockholm, Hal and Uncle Nat realize theyre being followed by a sinister figure, and Hals powers of observation are tested when Uncle Nats past comes back to haunt him. Harrison Beck and his Uncle Nat are enjoying the final journey of the Highland Falcon, Britain's most famous steam train. Home / Shes a movie star.Sierra Knight is one of the guests, Uncle Nat replied. A seething tangle of people rushed about dragging bags and carrying briefcases. Uncle Nat was composed of straight lines. The French translation of The Highland Falcon Thief has won Switzerland's prestigious Prix Enfantaisie 2022! Also aboard the train are a varied cast of characters including Mr. and Mrs. Pickle (owners of a major train company), movie star Sierra Knight, Baron Wolfgang Essenbach, and Lady Elizabeth Lansbury and her man-servant Rowan Buck. The BulletinPraise for Beetle Boy:"Debut novelist Leonard gives readers a rare glimpse into the world of insects, mixing adventure, mystery, and science to create a story that's much more than just a novel about bugs. This predictability made Kidnap on the California Comet my least favorite of the Adventures on Trains series so far, but it was still an enjoyable story. Im allergic to them.Ernest White. Uncle Nat crossed the carriage and grasped the hand of an old man wearing a gray wool suit. Realising the thief must be on the train, Hal and Lenny decide to investigate, piecing together clues to try to identify the culprit. Im grateful to be given the opportunity to say a proper goodbye to this train. Standing on the red carpet was a silver-haired woman in a Robin Hood hat garnished with a long pheasant feather. Not a fan of trains, Hal is not looking forward to the trip even though the pair will be traveling aboard the Highland Falcon, an aging royal steam train that is soon to retire and is taking a final celebratory tour around the UK. Buy The Highland Falcon Thief by M G Leonard and Sam Sedgman at Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com. Go to resources M.G. His Mum is having a baby so Hal is left with his uncle, Nathaniel Bradshaw. In The Highland Falcon Thief: Adventures on Trains #1, a middle-grade series starter from MG Leonard and Sam Sedgman, a young boy is swept up in an investigation to uncover the perpetrator of a jewel theft.When eleven-year-old Harrison "Hal" Beck is forced to accompany his travel-writer uncle on the last journey of a royal train, he expects a boring trip spent away from video games and children his age.But then Hal spots a girl who should not be on board, and he quickly makes friends with the stowaway, Lenny. Beautifully illustrated by Elisa Paganelli. The further through you get, the better it gets. The photographers on the platform surged toward them.Quick, Harrison. Uncle Nat rose. Uncle Nat pressed a white rectangle into his hand.Are you ready, Harrison? His voice was soft, like Hals moms.Hal glanced over his shoulder, then looked up at his uncle and nodded. The High Plains are generally flat . First stop, The Highland Falcon Thief, a breathless train journey full of deceptions, puzzles and clues to solve. Hal tried to help, pulling one out from under a table. Leonard and Sam Sedgman (Out now) Now for something far more down-to-Earth. Eh?With coal?Precisely. But when the daughter of billionaire entrepreneur August Reza goes missing en route, Hal finds himself with another mystery to solve. Clifftoppers: The Arrowhead Moor Adventure. This bestselling, prize-winning series is created by beetle expert and star writer M. G. Leonard, together with novelist, playwright and digital producer Sam Sedgman. T. Its always a pleasure to have you aboard.Hello, Gordon. A number of high-society figures, including film stars, millionaires and aristocrats, will be on this train, so it is quite the event on the social calendar. It is also meant to be the first book in a series, and I look forward to seeing where else Hal and Uncle Nat go. Right, weve got to get a move on. From a creaking old house at the foot of the Harz mountains, they take the Kratzenstein family's funeral train to the peak of the Brocken Mountain. Harrison Beck reluctantly joins his travel-writer Uncle Nat for the last journey of the royal steam train, The Highland Falcon. Hal and Nat take the night train to Berlin and go undercover. I'm told it's quite a rarity for this award to be presented to a book in translation, which just goes to show what a brilliant job . Pickles mobile rang. . Ive written about the Highland Falcon before, which is why Ive been invited back. He stared along the length of the train to the plumes of dove-gray smoke dancing about the engines funnel. Quite the commotion out there, isnt it? He looked over his spectacles at Hal. . As of today, I think that Murder on the Safari Star is my favorite of the Adventures on Trains series so far. Maybe for a high-speed train, but especially for a maglev. Clinging to his arm was a curvaceous red-haired woman with a fake tan. Rating: Goodreads Amazon Book Depository Content Tags: Middle Grade Perfect for readers who want: Fun facts about trains. Max Barclay, Coleoptera Collections Manager, Natural History Museum, London, In this middle-grade series starter, a young boy aboard the last journey of the royal train, Macmillan Code of Ethics for Business Partners. He had salami for arms and chipolata fingers.I dont believe it, Ernest White hissed. You can read more book reviews or buy The Highland Falcon Thief by M G Leonard and Sam Sedgman at Amazon.com. read The Reading Agency Ltd Registered number: 3904882 (England & Wales) Adventures on Trains is a major mystery series from bestselling authors M.G. Sign in to access our entire video and resource library. Our sleeping compartment will be somewhere in these guest carriages.Whats that one? Hal pointed ahead to a carriage with gold-rimmed windows.The royal carriages, said Uncle Nat. But as the train makes its way to Scotland, a priceless brooch goes missing, and things are suddenly a lot more interesting. Last summer, I thoroughly enjoyed The Highland Falcon Thief. Neat dining tables draped with white linen tablecloths and flanked with high-backed armchairs were set on opposite sides of the aisle, like a curious narrow restaurant. The Highland Falcon Thiefis published by Pan Macmillan in the UK and America. Just send us an email and we'll put the best up on the site. Seller Inventory # 9781250222893 Well then, when it gets dark, you can lie on one of the sofas and look up at the stars.A cry went up. The Highland Falcon Thiefis published by Pan Macmillan in the UK and America. This picture book is set on the last journey of the royal train known as The Highland Falcon and is the latest title in the Adventures on Trains series. Registered Office: 8 High Street, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4AB. Harrison Beck is reluctantly joining his travel-writer Uncle Nat for the last journey of the royal train, The Highland Falcon. High Plains, region in the United States, comprising the southern portion of the Great Plains, or, in its most specific sense, the northern portion of the Llano Estacado ("Staked Plain"). Written by: M. G. Leonard, Sam SedgmanNarrated by: Jot DaviesSeries: Adventures on TrainsLength: 6 hrs and 48mins. With a great cast of supporting characters, Harrison Beck and his Uncle Nat travel on famous trains and solve mysteries as they go. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required, I liked this book! Itll give you indigestion. She laid her hand on his sleeve. Also on board are billionaire entrepreneur August Reza and his daughter Marianne, along with a whole host of other interesting characters including a miserable young boy named Ryan with his angry father, one of Uncle Nats journalist rivals Zola DOrmond, two young siblings (Hadley and Mason) with a penchant for magic tricks, and the gloriously named Adalbert Cabbage with her pet lizard. On his first day aboard the train, Hal meets an interesting young stowaway. It's one of those middle grade books that will stick with you and you probably will always keep in your heart. But during the journey, they discover the train has been sabotaged, hurtling passengers into a heart-stopping, action-packed, thrill ride across the Australian Outback. I couldnt put this book down! First stop, The Highland Falcon Thief, a breathless train journey full of deceptions, puzzles and clues to solve. I was also thrilled to see that two more as yet untitled books are in the pipeline for 2022, set in Australia and Norway respectively. This will not affect your buying experience or the cost of any products you order. Shes quite mysterious at the start but then at the end shes an inspirational problem solver, when the Hal rescues her from the luggage cage. Overall, this is an excellent start to a series, and a must-read for train enthusiasts and mystery lovers. The Highland Falcon Thief is a steam train trip full of deception, detection and thrills. So where is he, Bev?Dont fret, love, Beverly Beck scolded her husband gently. Published 30 January 2020, The Highland Falcon Thief is a breathless train journey full of deceptions, puzzles and clues to solve. Thefts are committed. I dont like trains. Who by? No one had asked him if he wanted a baby sisterhe was getting one whether he liked it or not. Leonard and Sam Sedgman. He saw his father put a protective arm around his mother. What will make your mom happy is knowing that youre happy. They turned and walked into the crowd, andjust like thatthey were gone.Youre going to need your ticket. Uncle Nat let go of Hal and reached into the pocket of his raincoat.Scanning the crowd for a glimpse of his parents, Hal saw only the blank faces of strangers.

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