The Highland Falcon Thief
M. G. Leonard, Sam Sedgman, Elisa Paganelli
Subjects
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
Average rating
Winner of the Book of the Year, Children’s Fiction at The British Book Awards
Winner of the Books are My Bag Readers Award, Children’s Fiction
Shortlisted for the FCBG Children’s Book Award
‘A thrilling and hugely entertaining adventure story’ – David Walliams
Climb aboard the Adventures on Trains mystery series for young readers! From bestselling authors M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman. Beautifully illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.
First stop is The Highland Falcon Thief, a breathless train journey full of deceptions, puzzles and clues to solve.
Harrison Beck and his Uncle Nat are enjoying the final journey of the Highland Falcon, Britain’s most famous steam train. But when a precious jewel goes missing, Harrison and his new friend Lenny find themselves at the centre of the investigation. Can they solve the mystery and catch the culprit before they reach the end of the line?
Hear whispers in the dining car, find notes in the library and unknown passengers among the luggage, as you help Harrison solve the mystery aboard one of the world’s grandest trains.
The Highland Falcon Thief can be read as a stand-alone novel, or enjoyed as part of the Adventures on Trains series. Join Hal and Uncle Nat on the next stops in this thrilling series, Kidnap on the California Comet and Murder on the Safari Star.
Praise for the Series:
‘Like Murder on the Orient Express but better!’ – Frank Cottrell-Boyce on The Highland Falcon Thief
‘A first class choo-choo-dunnit!’ – David Solomons on Kidnap on the California Comet
‘A high-speed train journey worth catching . . .The best yet’ – The Times on Murder on the Safari Star
‘This series just gets better and better’ – Maz Evans on Danger at Dead Man’s Pass
Reviews
I really enjoyed this story! I love how Harrison solved mysteries by using his drawings
Professor Orchid Porridge-Oats 26.12.2024
Harrison discovered who was the thief of the Atlas diamond and got a dog as a pet. I would recommend this book to people who like mystery stories.
Professor Bruno Pipistrel 09.08.2024
Star Reviewer
A fun exciting book about a robbery on a train solved by two kids one of which was my favourite character a girl called Lenny who is a bit of a rebel. I enjoyed it so much I've already finished the next book. I highly recommend.
Officer Aphrodite Borneo 01.08.2024
This mystery/ adventure book speaks about a boy called Harrison who was a very brainy detective solving the case of missing jewellery from the magpie theft. A very nice story of insight investigations.
King Carnaby Gormenghast 13.07.2024
Brilliant first book of the adventures on trains series.
Fairy Agnetha Pipistrel 26.10.2023
I liked Harrison and Lenny because they solved the mystery of who stole Lydia Pickles brooch and the atlas diamond (the expensivest diamond in the world )which the princess wore.I would definitely recommend this book because it was very exciting and I was eager to find out what happened next. If like trains or mystery stories or both then this is a perfect book to read.
Lady Blueberry Teabag 24.09.2023
I loved the mystery.
Prince Gator Costa-Rica 16.09.2023
This was a great book. The best ever
Captain Flossy Hammersmith 11.09.2023
Amazing
Superintendent Pirate Stegosaurus 01.09.2023
This book is very interesting and exciting.
Judge Iggy Sunshine 20.08.2023
The 1st book in the series, Harrison isn't that happy to go on a train adventure with his Uncle Nat. But he doesn't know that trouble is soon going to be brewing up on the tracks, yet.
Anonymous 18.08.2023
Star Reviewer
I love murder mystery books and this was one of the best ones I have read. My favourite character would be Lenny as she had the nerve to board the real train without anyone noticing (except for Hal) but I also like Hal for being bold and saving Lenny without the police spotting him.
Senorita Agnetha Frankenstein 18.08.2023
a mystery that starts off small but gets larger when the biggest perfect diamond in the world is stolen.
Madam June Snivel 13.08.2023
A really good read
Director Orchid Bojangles 12.08.2023
When eleven-year-old Harrison Hal Beck is forced to accompany his travel-writer uncle on the last journey of a royal train, he expects a boring trip spent away from video games and children his age. But then Hal spots a girl who should not be on board, and he quickly makes friends with the stowaway, Lenny. Things get even more interesting when the royal prince and princess board for the last leg of the journey--because the princess's diamond necklace is soon stolen and replaced with a fake! Suspicion falls on the one person who isn't supposed to be there: Lenny. It's up to Hal, his keen observation, and his skill as a budding sketch artist to uncover the real jewel thief, clear his friend's name, and return the diamond necklace before The Highland Falcon makes its last stop
Dame Magnolia Bungalow 11.08.2023
I enjoyed this book. It was the second time I had read it . I really recommend it.
Senorita Candyfloss Hammersmith 02.08.2023
it was a very interesting story. I liked Hal the most.
Ambassador Race-car Moonbeam 30.07.2023
A super exciting mystery book telling you facts about trains at the same time. Brilliant!
Fairy Daisy Yo-yo 27.07.2023
It was a GREAT detective book
King Hank Paddington 16.02.2023
It is a GREAT detective nook
King Hank Paddington 11.02.2023
