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The Scream Of The Whistle

Name: The Scream Of The Whistle
ISBN: 9781915947147

By Emily Randall-Jones

Ruby escapes on a ghostly steam train—but where in time will it take her?

spooky thrilling mysterious

Genres

Horror/Spooky Adventure Mystery

What is The Scream Of The Whistle about?

Ruby is miserable after her parents' separation, leaving her stranded in a creepy village. One night, she decides to escape by following an old train track home. As she begins her journey, she hears the eerie scream of a whistle, and an ancient steam train emerges from the darkness. Ruby steps aboard, embarking on a ghostly adventure filled with time-travelling steam trains and ancient English mythology. Is she ready for the ride of her life?

Pages

256 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2025

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