Danger at Dead Man's Pass (Adventures on Train)

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Nat makes a point very early on about how, as they're going undercover, Hal can't draw the way he usually does with all his supplies - in case it gives him away. Embark on a thrilling fourth adventure in the bestselling, prize-winning Adventures on Trains series – Danger at Dead Man’s Pass, from M. This is the first mystery that wasn't set on a train, centering around an unusual German family and a Baskerville-style legend of a witch lurking in the darkness of the cliffs.

Whilst Hal and Nat did travel to reach the crime scene and trains were still a key component of the story, I did miss the element of a crime occurring on a train and needing to be solved before it reaches its final destination. I am so glad I picked up the first book on a whim early in 2020, because I have devoured every entry so far. I do hope going forth more recurring characters are brought into the mix as the baron was; while being introduced to an entirely new cast is fun, sometimes you do want old roots to peek out of the ground from time to time. The Adventures on Trains series has been one of my favourite discoveries of the last few years, so I was thrilled to receive an ARC of Danger at Dead Man’s Pass.I haven't read middle grade since I was a child, so was very apprehensive going into this series, but as I am a huge mystery fan, and they came so highly recommended, I decided to give them a go. From the beginning I was hooked, wanting to solve the mystery and, as usual, I enjoyed the twists and turns along the way. Don’t forget to check out our latest Book Club snack – this month we’ve got our top tips for some tasty travel snacks! This time however the adventure is planned as Nat has been invited to travel by train to help solve a mystery.

Don’t worry if you haven’t read the other books in the Adventures on Trains series – you can still enjoy Danger at Dead Man’s Pass as a book on it’s own!While I don't normally read books for kids, I stumbled upon the first book in this series and it was surprisingly engaging. This adventure seems a little more serious to Hal, and it doesn’t help that Uncle Nat is behaving oddly too! Read an extract from the book here, or downl oad our questions to use for discussion in your own book club. Listen to them read an extract from the book and discover the inspiration behind their Adventures on Trains Series. With a cast of delightfully dubious characters who are all potential suspects, Kidnap on the California Comet will keep readers guessing and reading on to enjoy the developing friendships and follow the red herrings across the USA, to a satisfying conclusion.

After ‘escalating’ from a jewel theft, to a kidnapping and then a murder in the first 3 books, I wasn’t sure where they could go next.I know that you do kind of have to suspend disbelief with these books but I think this one just took it way too far. This had many elements that I think you would expect to find in an adventure story - a missing will, a curse, a secret room. I liked the twists this one had to it, including wondering if there was going to be a fantasy element, or would it be explained?