Reading age: 8+, Author: M.G. http://www.thebookbag.co.uk/w/index.php?title=The_Highland_Falcon_Thief_by_M_G_Leonard_and_Sam_Sedgman&oldid=156874. Legend has it the Kratzensteins, a family of rich and powerful railway tycoons, are cursed, but there is no such thing as a curse, is there . As suspicions and accusations run high among the passengers, Harrison investigates, uncovering a few surprises along the way. Shortlisted for the 2021 UKLA award ages 7-10, Shortlisted for the 2021 Juniper Book AwardsShortlisted for the 2021 Lancashire Fantastic Book AwardsShortlisted for the 2021 KSC Book AwardsShortlisted for the 2020 North Somerset Teachers Book Award, Longlisted for the 2021 Blue Peter Book AwardsLonglisted for the 2021 Berkshire Book Awards. 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. The pigeons grabbed the finger of bread and began a tug-of-war. First stop,The Highland Falcon Thief,a breathless train journey full of deceptions, puzzles and clues to solve. Youve grown since Christmas, Harrison. As the train makes its way to Scotland, a priceless brooch goes missing, and things get interesting. His mouth moved, but no other words came out.Im going to be all right, Hal, his mom said softly. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Realising the thief must be on the train, Hal and Lenny decide to investigate, piecing together clues to try to identify the culprit. Also, the railways plotted out by the authors is quite accurate, even if the part of the line that goes all the way up to Balmoral has been closed for quite a while. As suspicions and accusations run high among the passengers, Harrison investigates, uncovering a few surprises along the way. 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. . Booklist"[A] light-hearted whodunit with a mixture of royalty, socialites, and commoners. It had amazing illustrations and an amazing and very funny plot! He blinked as it opened a fraction, and the top part of a facedark hair and green eyespeeped out at him and then disappeared. But as the train makes its way to Scotland, a priceless brooch goes missing, and things get interesting. Hear whispers in the dining car, find notes in the library, and unknown passengers among the luggage, as you help Harrison solve the mystery aboard one of the world's grandest trains. but without children! First stop, The Highland Falcon Thief, a breathless train journey full of deceptions, puzzles and clues to solve. Board the California Comet and help Harrison Beck to solve another heart-stopping mystery in the second Adventures on Trains story, Kidnap on the California Comet, from bestselling authors M.G. Look! But what if you need it?You can give it back to me when you get home. She fastened the necklace and then fussed with his jacket, pulling out the hood where it had gathered under his rucksack. 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. This book is a super fun novel with mystery,steam trains, and Samoyeds. M.G. What a treat to see you.Always a pleasure, young Nathaniel. Ernest White smiled. I recommend this to others definitely. "The Highland Falcon Thief" Adventures on Trains is a major mystery series from bestselling authors M.G. This month I picked up books two and three: Kidnap on the California Comet and Murder on the Safari Star, but before I get to those, I'll first briefly recap book one. Answer (1 of 6): In layman's terms, because we just don't have enough uses for it. Leonard and Sam Sedgman. A very impressive woman.Do you think shell bring her dogs on the train?I hope she doesnt, said a reedy voice. There is Lady Lansbury, a recently widowed aristocrat who bought a large number of dogs to keep herself company. I love this book because of the type of style and mystery that can happen in this book is really interesting, this book is definitely for me because I love finding out mysteries and solving mysteries and once I get down to say the last 30 pages I just have to read it in one go. Imagine being rich enough to have five dogs.Thats the Countess of Arundel, Lady Elizabeth Lansburyone of the wealthiest women in England. Leonard and Sam Sedgman. Sponsored. A fantastic plot involving a jewel thief and many of high society Harrison's drawing skills and eagle eyed perceptions help solve the mystery, as friendships blossom and the true characters evolve. When completed, it will extend . You concentrate on bringing this baby out into the world safely. She ran the tips of her fingers through his ash-blond hair. The Highland Falcon Thief. Rights have been sold in Albania, Catalan, China, Czech, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Iran, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia, Spanish, Sweden and Turkey. Illustrated in black-and-white throughout by Elisa Paganelli.A mysterious letter from an old friend asks Hal and Uncle Nat to help investigate a spooky supernatural mystery. Check prices, read reviews or buy from Waterstones. You currently have JavaScript disabled in your web browser, please enable JavaScript to view our website as intended. Written by: M. G. Leonard, Sam SedgmanNarrated by: Jot DaviesSeries: Adventures on TrainsLength: 6 hrs and 47 mins. Last summer, I thoroughly enjoyed The Highland Falcon Thief. . Exquisite ironwork. 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. My favourite characters are Harrison Beck and his uncle Nathaniel. M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman Please try again. $59.99. It was the same face hed seen in the royal carriage.Coal? Hal asked.Of course, coal. As suspicions and accusations run high among the passengers, Harrison investigates, uncovering a few surprises along the way. The French translation of The Highland Falcon Thief has won Switzerland's prestigious Prix Enfantaisie 2022! Mr. Pickles business is having money troubles, Sierra Knight has a history of theft, and the barons son is acting increasingly strange even Uncle Nat is a suspect. Pickles mobile rang. Leonard and Sam Sedgman. No one had asked him if he wanted a baby sisterhe was getting one whether he liked it or not. The Highland Falcon Thief is a fast-paced adventure story, packed will illustrations, puzzles and clues for readers to help solve the mystery themselves. You wont see another train this color.Hal stared at it. Harrison Beck and his Uncle Nat are on the journey of a lifetime aboard the Safari Star a luxurious steam train that will take them from Pretoria to the stunning Victoria Falls. Copyright 2019 BookTrust, No. 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. Nobodies have no formal duties. He was seated at one of the tables reading a newspaper through half-moon spectacles. A fabulous adventure book, well paced and very exciting. What do you think a steam train runs on?Steam?And how is the steam made, Harrison? The Highland Falcon Thiefis published by Pan Macmillan in the UK and America. Australian child genius Boaz won with his hybrid locomotive, driven by hydrogen fuel cells and solar power. In The Highland Falcon Thief: Adventures on Trains #1, a middle-grade series starter from M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman, a young boy is swept up in an investigation to uncover the perpetrator of a jewel theft. Although, this isn't any old train; this is the Highland Falcon, the royal train, and this is its last ever journey before it gets sent to a museum. Aargh! As he jumped back, he glimpsed fingers, a button nose, and green eyesbut then they were gone.You all right? Uncle Nat looked amused.Yeah. Hal blushed. There are more coming out. You can read more book reviews or buy The Highland Falcon Thief by M G Leonard and Sam Sedgman at Amazon.co.uk Amazon currently charges 2.99 for standard delivery for orders under 20, over which delivery is free. 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. A pair of sneakers, charcoal suede with three white stripes, stopped beside the table. He hadnt meant to be rude, but he found himself being sent to his room anyway.Stepping into the dining car was like stepping back in time. 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. Welcome, Harrison Beck, to the final journey of the Highland Falcon.CHAPTER TWOTHE HIGHLAND FALCONThe first thing Hal saw was a glittering greenhouse on wheels. No way! Hal couldnt wait to tell his best friend, Ben, about this. There are plenty of exciting moments, dramatic action scenes, and curious characters that will keep young readers enthralled and turning the pages long after their lights are supposed to be out. 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. Drawing Africa's amazing wild animals from on board a spectacular steam train described as a luxury hotel on wheels, should be enough excitement for anyone. 1 Aire Street, Leeds, LS1 4PR, Here are the instructions of how to enable JavaScript in your browser. He's currently travelling on the Highland Falcon with his uncle Nat, a travel writer that the Prince's father is particularly fond of. 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. Inside he could see lush green tropical plants.What kind of train has a greenhouse?Thats an observation car, Uncle Nat said with a grin. One photograph is never enough for those beasts. She disappeared through the door at the other end of the carriage, leaving the man with her dogs struggling to get them onto the train unassisted.Theyre Samoyeds! Hal said excitedly, holding out his hand to the closest one, who promptly licked it.The dogs fluffy white tails wagged as they poked their noses into corners, seeking interesting smells. Suspicion falls on the one person who isn't supposed to be there: Lenny.It's up to Hal, his keen observation, and his skill as a budding sketch artist to uncover the real jewel thief, clear his friend's name, and return the diamond necklace before The Highland Falcon makes its last stop. 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. Similar books by other authors: WINNER of the 2020 Childrens Fiction Book of the Year in the British Book Awards. However, Crosby is soon discovered dead in his own locked compartment, shot with a bullet from his own rifle. Journeying into the never ending night of the arctic winter, our railway detectives must outsmart an assassin in their most chilling adventure yet, in which nothing is as it seems.The Arctic Railway Assassin can be read as a stand-alone novel, or enjoyed as part of the award-winning Adventures on Trains series. The prince and princess will stand on the veranda waving at well-wishers, celebrating their recent wedding. He lifted a finger, and a porter scurried over.Yes, sir? The porter bobbed his head.Compartment nine, please. Uncle Nat took Hals rucksack from his back, putting it down beside his suitcase. Registered charity number: 1085443 (England & Wales) THE HIGHLAND FALCON THIEF (Adventures on Trains, 1) by Elisa Paganelli (Author) (940) In The Highland Falcon Thief: Adventures on Trains #1, a middle-grade series starter from M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman, a young boy is swept up in an investigation to uncover the perpetrator of a jewel theft. Hal and Nat take the night train to Berlin and go undercover. The third Adventures on Trains book Murder on the Safari Star moves the action to the African continent with a journey from Pretoria in South Africa through Zimbabwe and ending in Zambia, close to the Victoria Falls. Do you know what would help your mom more than anything?Me being out of the way. Hal looked at the floor.No. I would definitely recommend this book to young people who age from 8 to 12!