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Magical journey around the world on a talking train. I learned some new facts about trains and endangered animals; not many, but I had fun doing it. Has a good message for young people, about the changing climate and how it impacts the creatures we share the planet with. Drawings are nice addition.

kimbercash's review against another edition

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adventurous

bickie's review against another edition

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4.0

This would make a great class read-aloud, especially around Earth Day or complementing a unit about climate change and extinction.

Some difficult messages with regard to humans' impact on animal habitats tempered with hope and optimism that a new balance can be achieved.

Animal and train characters are particularly well-done, with wry and dead-pan humor. Fanciful elements like the Candy Car lighten the mood.

Various facts about animals and habitats are sprinkled in.

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adventurous funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

alicebarbarian's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

vitaluna's review against another edition

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5.0

4.5 stars

If I had children, I would definitely give this to them - since I don't, I gave it to the neighbours' kid and she loved it! A very funny and moving book, which you will blaze through like a train with a rocket engine attached to it

jessicanock's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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