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The Train to Impossible Places

The Train to Impossible Places

Published in
2018
3.85
on Goodreads (3,214)

Description

Suzy Smith's life changes when a magical train crashes into her living room, taking her on a fantastic adventure across the Union of Impossible Places. She becomes the train's newest postie, delivering parcels to all manner of bizarre and whimsical locations, and must use her wits to solve a delivery mystery that could endanger the entire train network. As Suzy is whisked onboard by a troll boy named Wilmot, she is given the task of delivering a cursed package to the fearsome sorceress, Lady Crepuscula. When the mysterious package pleads not to be delivered, Suzy discovers that the fate of the Impossible Places might just be in her hands. The story has been longlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2019 and selected for the Summer Reading Challenge 2019.
Age
7-11
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
384 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Stimulates the imagination with its fantastical worlds and creatures.
  • Encourages problem-solving skills as the protagonist navigates challenges.
  • Highlights the importance of friendship and teamwork throughout the adventure.