The Train to Impossible Places
The Train to Impossible Places
School year: Year 10, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9Published: 2018
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book features in the following series: The Train To Impossible Places, Train To Impossible Places Adventures .
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
This book was published in 2018 by Usborne Publishing Ltd .
Flavia Sorrentino lives and works as a freelance illustrator in Rome. She loves her city and the figure of speech, "Rome wasn't built in a day", which inspires her each day to seek new ways of communication and expression. She has a true passion for Toulouse Lautrec, poetry, historical costume, typography, Tina Turner and tomato sauce! P. G. Bell is a native of south Wales, where he was raised on a diet of Greek mythology, ghost stories, and Doctor Who. He's had all sorts of jobs over the years, from lifeguard to roller coaster operator, but has always wanted to write stories. He lives in Wales with his wife Anna, and their two children.
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This book is in the following series:
The Train to Impossible Places
Train to Impossible Places Adventures
The "Train to Impossible Places" series, created by P.G. Bell and illustrated by Matt Sorrentino, is a whimsical and imaginative collection of children's books that takes readers on fantastical adventures through a magical railway system. The series begins with the concept of a magical train that travels to impossible places, transporting its passengers to various whimsical and fantastical worlds. The train itself is a character, adding a unique charm to the adventures. The story follows a young girl named Suzy who becomes involved with this extraordinary train, embarking on adventures that challenge her imagination and bravery. Each book in the series features a different adventure, with Suzy and her friends encountering various magical creatures, solving puzzles, and facing challenges that test their courage and teamwork. The stories are characterized by their imaginative settings, ranging from enchanted forests to extraordinary cities, each filled with unique inhabitants and captivating plots. The series is aimed at children aged 8 to 12, making it suitable for middle-grade readers who enjoy adventure and fantasy stories.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Made for Mums Award
The Made for Mums Book Award is a distinguished literary award that celebrates outstanding childrens books, parenting literature, and family-oriented publications. The award primarily focuses on books aimed at children, as well as parenting guides and literature that support families. This includes picture books, early readers, middle-grade novels, and parenting advice books. A panel of judges evaluates submissions. In addition to expert judges, the award often invites parents and readers to participate by voting for their favourite books.
Stockport Children's Book Award
The Stockport Children's Book Award is an annual literary award aimed at promoting reading and celebrating childrens literature in the Stockport area of England. The award involves children from local schools who participate by reading the shortlisted titles. They then vote for their favourite book, giving them a voice in the literary recognition process. A committee, curates a shortlist of books that reflects a range of genres and themes.Top of Form
Steam Children's Book Prize
The STEAM Childrens Book Prize is an annual award that recognizes outstanding children's literature that integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). The prize aims to promote the importance of STEAM education and encourage young readers to engage with these subjects through enjoyable and relatable stories. The award specifically highlights books that incorporate STEAM concepts, making them accessible and engaging for children. This includes stories that inspire curiosity and creativity related to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. The prize is aimed at early readers to middle-grade books. A panel of judges evaluates the nominated titles based on criteria which includes how effectively the book blends storytelling with STEM concepts.
Tower Hamlets Book Award
The Tower Hamlets Book Award is a prestigious annual award designed to promote reading and literature among young readers in the Tower Hamlets borough of London, UK. Established in 2014, the award aims to encourage children and young people to engage with books and develop a love for reading by allowing them to participate in the selection of the winning titles. A committee of educators and librarians selects a shortlist of nominated books across various genres and age groups and then students from local schools read the shortlisted books and then vote for their favourite.
Teach Primary Book Award
The Teach Primary New Childrens Fiction Award is a notable literary prize that aims to recognize and celebrate outstanding new children's fiction. Established by Teach Primary, a UK-based publication for primary educators, the award focuses on identifying and promoting high-quality literature that engages and inspires young readers. The award is aimed at childrens literature suitable for readers aged 5 to 12 years. The award primarily recognizes debut works or those by relatively new authors, providing a platform for fresh voices in children's literature. Top of Form
