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Victorian Tales - Terror On The Train

By Terry Deary

Adjectives

gripping historical suspenseful

Genres

Historical Fiction Adventure

Synopsis

In 1865, a train speeds towards disaster on a damaged track. Among the passengers is the renowned author Charles Dickens. Young workman Tommy must act swiftly to prevent catastrophe. This gripping tale brings to life the true events of the Staplehurst railway disaster, offering a vivid glimpse into Victorian Britain.

About the author

Terry Deary is a British author best known for writing the funny and fascinating Horrible Histories books. He loves making history exciting by sharing weird and wonderful facts about the past. Terry’s clever stories and jokes help children learn and laugh at the same time, making reading about history lots of fun!

Pages

64 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

2016

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