The old steam train

The Old Steam Train

Strictly speaking Old Ned's junkyard is off limits.

But Claire needs some bits of metal for a homework project and the junkyard is simply the best place to look. Except, she not only finds bits of metal, but something a lot bigger and much more exciting...

An actual, old, rusty steam train !

Claire tells her friends Rosie and George about the train but when a ghostly face appears in the carriage window, the children find themselves caught up in a tale of secrets, friendship and family tragedy.

Can they put the pieces of the puzzle together and solve the steam train mystery ?

Team Reader - a shared reading experience

You can read this adventure as a team or on your own. If you are working as a team, choose one of the main characters in the story. Focus on your character's chapters and share your adventure with your classmates.

To help you understand the story, this book includes :

• explanations of new vocabulary directly at the bottom of each page
• activities to check understanding and develop your language skills
• reading strategies
• Think about it : opportunities to reflect on what you have read