Doppol - Smart Book Recommendations

Book details

The Golden Swift: The Silver Arrow Book 2

The Golden Swift: The Silver Arrow Book 2

Published in
2022
4.04
on Goodreads (610)

Description

A lot has changed for Kate in the past year. She and Tom are now full-fledged conductors of the steam-powered, animal-saving Great Secret Intercontinental Railway. Life is good, or at least good-ish, as her uncle Herbert has gone missing and climate issues mean escalating animal rescue needs. Furthermore, Kate's personal life is challenging as she flunks an audition and her nemesis gets a lead role in a musical. Out of desperation, Kate takes the Silver Arrow train on an unsanctioned mission to find her uncle and restore balance. However, she discovers a rival train called the Golden Swift, which complicates her journey. Her adventure spans from the Scottish Highlands to the Australian outback and the depths of the Bering Sea, leading to a confrontation with the enigmatic leaders of the railway. Kate's story raises profound questions about the nature of heroism and villainy in the fight to preserve the environment.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
272 pages
Book in series
#2

Why to read

  • Captivating magical adventure
  • Important environmental themes
  • Rich and imaginative world-building
  • Heartwarming character development