"Climb aboard for chuffing brilliant adventure"
Shortlisted for the Books for Younger Readers category, Children's Book Awards 2022 | Shortlisted for the UKLA Book Awards 2021
Steam-powered she may be, but the Highland Falcon is a fast-moving triumph of human ingenuity, as is this thrilling adventure story set on board. It stars young Harrison Beck, passenger on the train with his uncle as she makes her final journey. Harrison initially thinks trains are boring, but by the time the train steams into Paddington at the end of their three day trip, not only has he become a total train buff, he’s also hobnobbed with royalty, made friends with the crew, including the engine driver’s daughter, Lenny, indulged in some daredevil antics e.g.
climbing along the top of the train while it’s in motion, and solved a high-profile crime. It all makes for terrific reading, authors M.G. ‘Beetle Boy’ Leonard and Sam Sedgman have created a classic train-set mystery, with all the elements that make that such a well-loved genre, while keeping it thoroughly fresh and modern for today’s young readers.
Adventures on Trains is a major mystery series from the prize-winning M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman.
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I can’t wait for the next adventure!
The Highland Falcon Thief is a great detective story set on a train. There are loads of strong and funny characters; especially the two main detectives: Hal and Lenny. At first, I thought it would be an easy mystery to solve – but I was wrong! The story became exciting with lots of clues and puzzles – and I enjoyed trying to solve the crime – although sometimes my predictions were incorrect!
My favourite part was the end, when Hal reveals his theory. I thought his character was brave, funny and clever. I can’t wait for the next adventure!
I would recommend this book as it is full of pictures, I hope the next book will be even better than this as this book, it will be hard to beat.... Read Full Review
All aboard the Highland Falcon for an awesomely action-packed mystery adventure! For fans of relatable and mystery-adventure stories.
Read by my dad
An awesome mystery adventure across Scotland, perfect for fans of Taylor & Rose Mysteries and Twitch.
The main character, Hal, is both relatable and extraordinary at once.... Read Full Review
Adventures on Trains is a major mystery series from the prize-winning M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Highland Falcon Thief and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The Highland Falcon Thief features in the following genres: Activity and Puzzle Books, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Hobbies, quizzes, toys and games, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Crime & Mystery, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Featured Books for 11+ readers
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The Highland Falcon Thief was written by M. G. Leonard, Sam Sedgman and published by Macmillan Children's Books an imprint of Pan Macmillan
The Highland Falcon Thief has 256 pages
Yes it is part of Adventures on Trains series
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
