Time Train to the Blitz by Sophie Mckenzie
It all starts when a mysterious train appears in the park. Before they know what's happening, Joe and Scarlett are whisked away on a journey back in time. Magically transported to World War II, they're given a mission: to save a young boy's life. But with bombs falling on London, they find they are counting down to disaster... Travelling back to danger...May 1941, London, The Blitz. An exciting time slip story from best-selling and award-winning author, Sophie McKenzie.
Action-packed time-slip adventure..spot on for this age group. * The Bookseller *
A fast-track thriller to excitement, danger and a city suffering the ravages of war...Sophie McKenzie’s pulsating new time travel adventure for young readers is a breathtaking, top speed train journey into the heart of London during the terrifying Blitz of the Second World War. And it’s just waiting to whisk you away... McKenzie transports her readers to a world of adventure and fantasy but successfully tempers the make-believe with some harsh historical facts and thought-provoking realism. And with an all-action plot, cliffhangers at every turn of the page, an edge-of-the-seat race against time and the thrill of travelling to days gone by, Time Train to the Blitz is simply past perfect...” * Lancashire Evening Post *
A gripping time-slip story with a World War Two setting plunges two children into an exciting adventure when they climb aboard a mysterious train and find themselves transported back to London at the time of the Blitz. Soon Joe and Scarlett find themselves on a desperate mission to save the life of Alfie whose home is blown to smithereens by a bomb. Packed full of detail about the time, this is gives a good insight into the very real dangers of growing up during the Blitz. * Lovereading4kids.co.uk *
A story which transposes Scarlett, Joe and their dog Pippy from the modern day into the Second World War. The peril of home life during the period are brought to life in this adrenaline pumping adventure, the pace which never drops. * The Bookseller - Bookseller's Choice *
As well as being a roller coaster-ride sort of adventure, the story brings 1941 London to life very vividly and successfully highlights the dangers of living through the London Blitz. I think this is the great strength of this novel because actually, I think children will learn quite a bit while reading it, without even noticing probably. It goes into quite a lot of detail as to what life was like at the time, and it is written in a way that young readers will find interesting... There is a real spirit of the everyday hero amongst the young characters and I found them to be quite inspiring in their own way. I hope young readers will find themselves inspired by them too. * Library Mice *
A fast-track thriller to excitement, danger and a city suffering the ravages of war...Sophie McKenzie’s pulsating new time travel adventure for young readers is a breathtaking, top speed train journey into the heart of London during the terrifying Blitz of the Second World War. And it’s just waiting to whisk you away... McKenzie transports her readers to a world of adventure and fantasy but successfully tempers the make-believe with some harsh historical facts and thought-provoking realism. And with an all-action plot, cliffhangers at every turn of the page, an edge-of-the-seat race against time and the thrill of travelling to days gone by, Time Train to the Blitz is simply past perfect...” * Lancashire Evening Post *
A gripping time-slip story with a World War Two setting plunges two children into an exciting adventure when they climb aboard a mysterious train and find themselves transported back to London at the time of the Blitz. Soon Joe and Scarlett find themselves on a desperate mission to save the life of Alfie whose home is blown to smithereens by a bomb. Packed full of detail about the time, this is gives a good insight into the very real dangers of growing up during the Blitz. * Lovereading4kids.co.uk *
A story which transposes Scarlett, Joe and their dog Pippy from the modern day into the Second World War. The peril of home life during the period are brought to life in this adrenaline pumping adventure, the pace which never drops. * The Bookseller - Bookseller's Choice *
As well as being a roller coaster-ride sort of adventure, the story brings 1941 London to life very vividly and successfully highlights the dangers of living through the London Blitz. I think this is the great strength of this novel because actually, I think children will learn quite a bit while reading it, without even noticing probably. It goes into quite a lot of detail as to what life was like at the time, and it is written in a way that young readers will find interesting... There is a real spirit of the everyday hero amongst the young characters and I found them to be quite inspiring in their own way. I hope young readers will find themselves inspired by them too. * Library Mice *
Winner of the Red House Children's Book Award and a Richard & Judy featured author, Sophie McKenzie enjoys both critical acclaim and popular appeal. Born in London, Sophie always wanted to write about The Blitz because her mother's family lived through it, and with Time Train to the Blitz she now has.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780746097533 |
| ISBN 10 | 0746097530 |
| Title | Time Train to the Blitz |
| Author | Sophie Mckenzie |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-04-30 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Prizes | Winner of Leeds Book Award 2011, Short-listed for Leicestershire Children's Book Award 2010, Short-listed for Red House Children's Book Award 2011, Short-listed for Southwark Book Award 2011, Long-listed for Lancashire’s Fantastic Book Awards 2011 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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