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A review by abookarmoire
The Silver Arrow by Lev Grossman
4.0
This middle grade book cleverly delivers a timely environmental message about us, animals and our planet built in this fun story.
“Herbert,” he said. “What the blazes is this?”
He didn’t really say blazes, but you can’t put the word he did say in a book for children.
“It’s a train,” Uncle Hebert said. “A steam train.”
Kate celebrates her eleventh birthday and receives a generous present from her uncle Hebert, The Silver Bullet, a magical train! Both Kate and her younger brother Tom leave all adults behind and go on their own adventure. This train is powered by coal, picks up exotic animals along the way, and maybe Kate and Tom can save the world after all!
She was so tired she just splashed some water on her face and dried it with the towel. The pyjamas felt cool and soft and clean. She didn’t brush her teeth, because what was even the point of getting to sleep on a magic train if you had to brush your teeth?
Perfect for fans who enjoy a light-hearted, adventurous story, with a light dusting of a powerful message.
“Herbert,” he said. “What the blazes is this?”
He didn’t really say blazes, but you can’t put the word he did say in a book for children.
“It’s a train,” Uncle Hebert said. “A steam train.”
Kate celebrates her eleventh birthday and receives a generous present from her uncle Hebert, The Silver Bullet, a magical train! Both Kate and her younger brother Tom leave all adults behind and go on their own adventure. This train is powered by coal, picks up exotic animals along the way, and maybe Kate and Tom can save the world after all!
She was so tired she just splashed some water on her face and dried it with the towel. The pyjamas felt cool and soft and clean. She didn’t brush her teeth, because what was even the point of getting to sleep on a magic train if you had to brush your teeth?
Perfect for fans who enjoy a light-hearted, adventurous story, with a light dusting of a powerful message.