On the Blue Comet
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2010 · Est. 8 hour read

On the Blue Comet

By Rosemary Wells, Bagram Ibatoulline (Illustrator)

A boy's life changes after witnessing a crime, leading to a time-traveling train adventure.

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336 pages· 57,517 words· Est. 8 hour read
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After the 1929 crash, young Oscar Ogilvie's world crumbles when his father leaves to find work. Left with his aunt, Oscar's life takes a thrilling turn when he meets a mysterious drifter and witnesses a shocking crime. This event propels him on a magical train journey across time and America, encountering Hollywood stars and historical figures. Will Oscar find his way back home, or will the allure of adventure change his destiny forever?

From the publisher

“An entertaining evocation of silver-screen and steel-train glamour.” – The New York Times Book Review In the wake of the Crash of 1929, Oscar Ogilvie’s life is changed forever. His dad has to sell their house and cherished model trains and head west in search of work, leaving Oscar lonely and miserable in the care of his aunt. Then he meets a mysterious drifter and witnesses a crime so stunning it catapults him on an incredible train journey from coast to coast, from one decade to another. Filled with suspense and peppered with witty encounters with Hollywood stars and other bigwigs of history, this captivating novel resonates with warmth, humor, and the true magic of a timeless adventure.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
336
Words
57,517
Reading age
10–99+
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
730L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~Q
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
141159
Publication
Published
September 11, 2012
First published
September 28, 2010
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763658151

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