The Highland Falcon Thief (Adventures on Trains, 1)

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Harrison can't resist Uncle Nat's invitation to cross the USA, from Chicago to San Francisco, aboard the iconic California Comet. The surprise stand out for me was Uncle Nat, who turned out to be a lot more fun than I expected him to be. I finished the book thinking, if I ever wondered if you could take a Watson/Hastings character and successfully blend them with a Mary Sue/Damsel in Distress trope now I know you can. Ik ben blij dat ik dit boek heb gevonden bij de bibliotheek want mijn hemel wat was dit een heerlijk snel boek zeg. The story follows Harrison Beck- Hal- who reluctantly goes on the final journey of the highland Falcon- a antique train that is being put into a museum.

While Hal was always respectful and a bit in awe of his Uncle, you could see as the story progressed how they learned to really trust and love one another. I was recommend this book to 8-13-year-olds but I think anyone who will read this book will really enjoy it especially if they like mysteries. This rip-roaring page turner about a group of strongminded young sleuths is reminiscent of Enid Blyton’s Famous Fiveseries. Vibrant, fun and just really really good storytelling, this is one of the best books I've read for a while. The two become secret friends and when jewelry begins being stolen from passengers on the train, they make an adorable detective duo, as they investigate the crimes.Someone had been thieving from wealthy socialites and society members and when a brooch, earrings and and absurdly, the Atlas Diamond necklace as worn under security by the royal Princess herself disappears onboard, Harrison and Marlene are determined to unravel the mystery and find the culprit.

Harrison finds himself in the middle of the operation with his friend Lenny who is the train driver‘s daughter and a stowaway. A book that is both beautiful and important, delivering universal messages with such powerful impact. From rich and pompous to famous and arrogant to self-made and brash, they’re not an immediately likeable bunch (save for a couple! Harrison Beck and his Uncle Nat are enjoying the final journey of the Highland Falcon, Britain’s most famous steam train. I would definitely recommend this book because it was very exciting and I was eager to find out what happened next.De Juwelendief is het eerste deel in de nieuwe spannende kinderboeken serie "Dader op het spoor" geschreven door M. Cum unchiul lui urma să fie la bordul Highland Falcon, un regal tren cu aburi pentru a scrie un jurnal de călătorie, Hall îl însoțește în acesta călătorie. I'm looking forward to seeing these characters again and if they can surprise me with the mystery the second time around.