Sabotage on the Solar Express

What do our readers think of Sabotage on the Solar Express? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the tense mystery, speedy action, clever science and environmentally friendly train, with several describing it as exciting and hard to put down.

What does the Pageticker team say about Sabotage on the Solar Express?

Sabotage on the Solar Express is a fast, clever fifth adventure in the Adventures on Trains series, packed with clues, peril and a hydrogen-powered train. M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman balance gripping mystery with questions about clean energy, friendship and responsibility, making this an excellent choice for confident readers aged 9–12 who like their journeys gloriously off the rails.

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What is Sabotage on the Solar Express about?

Hal Beck and his Uncle Nat are thrilled to join the inaugural journey of the Solar Express, a groundbreaking train designed by young prodigy Boaz Tudaweli. However, as they traverse the Australian Outback, the train is sabotaged, turning their trip into a perilous adventure. With time running out, Hal, Marianne, and Boaz must uncover the saboteur's identity to prevent disaster.

About the author

M. G. Leonard is a bestselling British author who loves writing exciting adventure stories for children. She is well known for her Beetle Boy series, which is all about brave kids, clever beetles, and thrilling mysteries. M. G. Leonard enjoys exploring nature and hopes her books inspire children to discover the wonders of the natural world.

Discussion ideas around Sabotage on the Solar Express

Courage under pressure: How do Hal, Marianne and Boaz respond when the journey becomes dangerous, and what does this reveal about each of them?

Clean travel: What are the possible benefits and challenges of powering trains with solar energy and hydrogen fuel cells?

Trust and suspicion: What makes someone seem trustworthy in a mystery, and how can appearances lead investigators astray?

Inventing the future: If you could design a new kind of transport for the Australian Outback, what would it do and how would it help people or the environment?

Teamwork: Which skills does each member of the investigating team bring, and why is solving the problem together more effective than working alone?