- Paperback: 332 pages
- Publisher: YouWriteOn.com (8 Dec 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1849232490
- ISBN-13: 978-1849232494
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.2 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,337,758 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
The Train That Never Came is the story of an ordinary girl, set in an extraordinary world. Sami Winter is twelve years old. She's having a very bad year. Her mum and dad are fighting, her friends are far away in London, her new school is a nightmare. Her only possible salvation is her granddad, but all he thinks about is cabbages.
One afternoon, while on the platform of Runleigh Station, Sami discovers an enchanted timetable announcing the arrival of a mysterious train, the 13.01 from Atheron. The events that unfold cast Sami into a terrifying new world, one where life and death depend on her every next move.
The Train That Never Came is the story of what can happen, to everyone, when one little girl believes.
Pearse Lehane is an award winning playwright and film maker. The Train That Never Came is his first novel.
One afternoon, while on the platform of Runleigh Station, Sami discovers an enchanted timetable announcing the arrival of a mysterious train, the 13.01 from Atheron. The events that unfold cast Sami into a terrifying new world, one where life and death depend on her every next move.
The Train That Never Came is the story of what can happen, to everyone, when one little girl believes.
Pearse Lehane is an award winning playwright and film maker. The Train That Never Came is his first novel.
I read this book after a recommendation as I like reading books from new authors. I have to admit however I was disappointed with the start of the story as I found the writing gauche and amateurish and the story appeared quite formulaic.. Young adolescent girl gathers a diverse group of likeable characters to "save the world". It appeared initially as a cross between Wizard of Oz and His Dark Materials. I persevered however and the book settles into a better rhythm in the second half. The author settles down somewhat after setting up the story - in the first half it seems a little forced and awkward as every new character was described in flowery detail.
I much preferred the second half of the book and expect the planned trilogy will show an improvement in the second book. Looking forward to continuing reading the series and glad I persevered through a laboured first half.
I much preferred the second half of the book and expect the planned trilogy will show an improvement in the second book. Looking forward to continuing reading the series and glad I persevered through a laboured first half.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
From the first paragraph, this is a story about affection, innocence, sacrifice, fantasy and danger, all the ingredients for an adventure.
Sami discovers that a destiny lies in front of her, one that could destroy a parallel world and hers. She is 12 and being bullied in school. Also, her parents are going through a divorce and she is losing her best friend, her father.
I turn the pages as Sami learns that magic does exist, miracles can happen and she can make a difference. It was a pleasure to read this book and learn about the world that it created. Outstanding.
Sami discovers that a destiny lies in front of her, one that could destroy a parallel world and hers. She is 12 and being bullied in school. Also, her parents are going through a divorce and she is losing her best friend, her father.
I turn the pages as Sami learns that magic does exist, miracles can happen and she can make a difference. It was a pleasure to read this book and learn about the world that it created. Outstanding.
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