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The Golden Swift

By Lev Grossman
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The Golden Swift by Lev Grossman is an enchanting children's book that follows the thrilling adventures of two young train riders. They embark on a magical journey across a series of whimsical railways, facing unexpected challenges and discovering the importance of friendship and courage. Filled with wonder and excitement, this tale is perfect for young readers with a love for fantasy and adventure.
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This book may appeal to you if you love magical adventures filled with whimsy and wonder. It’s perfect for young readers who enjoy exploring fantastical worlds where they can join brave characters on captivating journeys. If you're looking for a story that combines imagination with heartfelt moments, this might be the delightful escape you're seeking.

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Discover the magical, timeless, bestselling children's adventure series from Lev Grossman

It’s been a year since Kate and Tom became conductors on the Great Intercontinental Railway, and life has changed completely! Delivering animal passengers to their rightful habitats using their very own secret steam train, The Silver Arrow, is exciting and magical and fulfilling.

Until one day a new and mysterious train almost rams them off the track! Its name? The Golden Swift. Kate catches a glimpse of the conductors. They're children, like them, and they're dropping animals off at all the wrong stations!

Kate is determined to catch up with their rivals and confront them. Her actions will lead to an adventure bigger than she could have dreamed of, racing through the highlands of Western Scotland, diving down deep into the oceans on a magical submarine, meeting a talking tortoise, and finding out about a whole new way to offer endangered animals safe and lasting homes …

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526647641

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 272

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lev Grossman Young Adult

About the Author

Lev Grossman is the bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Magicians trilogy, which has also become a successful TV series. Previously a journalist who interviewed the likes of Neil Gaiman and J.K. Rowling, The Silver Arrow and its follow up, The Golden Swift, are his first forays into writing for children.

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