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The old steam train : A2
By M.G. Leonard
The Old Steam Train
Strictly speaking Old Ned's junkyard is off limits.
But Claire needs some bits of metal for a homework project and the junkyard is simply the best place to look. Except, she not only finds bits of metal, but something a lot bigger and much more exciting...
An actual, old, rusty steam train !
Claire tells her friends Rosie and George about the train but when a ghostly face appears in the carriage window, the children find themselves caught up in a tale of secrets, friendship and family tragedy.
Can they put the pieces of the puzzle together and solve the steam train mystery ?
Team Reader - a shared reading experience
You can read this adventure as a team or on your own. If you are working as a team, choose one of the main characters in the story. Focus on your character's chapters and share your adventure with your classmates.
To help you understand the story, this book includes :
- explanations of new vocabulary directly at the bottom of each page
- activities to check understanding and develop your language skills
- reading strategies
- Think about it : opportunities to reflect on what you have read
