The Night Train

Matilda Woods author Penny Neville-Lee illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Little Tiger Press Group

Published:12th Oct '23

Should be back in stock very soon

The Night Train cover

With a shrill whistle the Night Train is off, delivering its passengers to children's dreams. But when the train comes to an unexpected halt it's a race against time to get it moving again. Can the yeti, the ballet dancer, the friendly monster and the princess work together to reach their dreams before midnight?

With a shrill whistle the Night Train is off, delivering its passengers to children’s dreams. But when the train comes to an unexpected halt it’s a race against time to get it moving again. Can the yeti, the ballet dancer, the friendly monster and the princess work together to reach their dreams before midnight?A range of simple stories for new readers, with beautiful colour illustrations. With a shrill whistle the Night Train is off, delivering its passengers to children's dreams. The yeti, the ballet dancer, the friendly monster and the princess all have starring roles. Then the train comes to an unexpected halt. A tree has fallen across the track and there's no way the guard can move it on his own. It's a race against time and the passengers will need to use all their talents to get the train moving again. Can they reach their dreams before midnight? An uplifting story celebrating the power of working together by Matilda Woods, author of THE BOY, THE BIRD AND THE COFFIN MAKER, gorgeously illustrated by debut artist Penny Neville-Lee.

This imaginative, wintery tale for newly confident readers highlights the importance of courage, resourcefulness and team work to overcome obstacles. The short chapters feature colourful, expressive illustrations, which are full of character and help to bring the story to life * BookTrust *
This beautiful first reader is perfect for reading together at bedtime, with Matilda Wood's atmospheric story evoking an endearing cast of characters, and a lovely sense of working together. Penny Neville-Lee's full-colour illustrations are a boon too - perfect for encouraging newly-independent readers to enjoy their first chapter book. [...] With plenty to talk about - and be enchanted by - throughout the journey, this sweet story is sure to leave little ones ready for sweet-dream-filled slumber. -- Joanne Owen * LoveReading4Kids *

ISBN: 9781788952248

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96 pages