The Train Driver
No. of pages 48
Published: 2009
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This book features in the following series: O'Brien Readers, Panda Cubs .
This book has been graded for interest at 3 years.
There are 48 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2009 by O'Brien Press Ltd .
Kunak McGann grew up in Drogheda back in the days when electronic tablets were unheard of (she can still remember the excitement when the family got a ZX Spectrum - Luna Crabs, anyone?) and playing out on the street was the most fun kids could imagine. Eventually, she had to grow up and get a proper job. Now she works in publishing and lives in Kildare with her husband, two lively sons and one chilled-out dog.
'the pictures are bright and lively and echo the simple joy of the story' -- Books Ireland
'a pleasant story that chuffs along happily' -- Evening Echo
'a charming well-written story' -- Irish Independent
'O'Brien Press has come up trumps with The Train Driver by Kunak McGann' -- Irish Independent
'a lovely bright and colourful book ... the characters are likable and appealing to children' -- CBI Bookfest Guide 2009
'an ideal book for the classroom' -- Inis Magazine
'inventive and colourful illustrations are lovingly and effectively done' -- Books Ireland
'the balance between text and illustration on each page is perfect for this age group' -- Inis Magazine
'The Train Driver will appeal with its lovely illustrations and gentle story of a boy who fulfils his dream of becoming a train driver for a day' -- Sunday Independent
'Bright, lively illustrations and plenty of train noises to toot along with' -- Irish Independent
'Kunak McGann's The Train Driver is a delight for newly confident readers' -- Irish Independent
'while The Train Driver is suitable for beginner readers, anyone who ever dreamed of driving a big old steam engine will thoroughly enjoy this book. Furthermore, this story lends itself to group storytelling and deserves shelf space in every junior classr -- In Touch Magazine
