About the Book and Author
Ruby is miserable. Her parents have split up, and now she’s stuck in a creepy village. At night, she decides to escape and follow the ancient train track home.
Her journey has barely begun when she hears the eerie scream of a whistle – and an old steam train appears out of the darkness . . .
Is Ruby ready for the ghost ride of her life?
Emily Randell-Jones has worked as a touring actor, a princess at Hampton Court and for the National Trust creating experiences for visitors. She’s the winner of both the Mslexia Children’s and YA Novel prize and the Times/Chicken House award
Book Review
I recommend this book for 10 +
Ruby, a 12-year-old, is a fearless, resilient girl, whose parents recently divorced.
Attempting to bring her parents back together, Ru (Ruby) plans to pursue a railway track on foot. When a bizarre, ancient-looking train comes into sight, Ru decides to get a ride on it.Will she succeed in salvaging her parents’ marriage?
The book refers to supernatural beliefs and the paranormal. I recommend this book for 10 +
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Reviewer Profile
- Name: Kesar
- Age: 12 years
- Likes: Chicken soup, jewellery and cats
- Dislikes: spiders and spicy food
- Favourite Book: One of Us is Lying by Karen M McManus
- Favourite Song: How Do You Like That by Blackpink
- Favourite Movie: Slender Man
