Book Series · 6 Books

Adventures on Trains Books

In order from The Highland Falcon Thief to Sabotage on the Solar Express.

The Adventures on Trains series is a set of 6 chapter books by M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman, published between 2020 and 2024. Written for ages 9–14, most books run about 270 pages.

The Highland Falcon Thief
Kidnap on the California Comet
Murder on the Safari Star
Danger at Dead Man's Pass
The Arctic Railway Assassin
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Highland Falcon Thief
Sale price
$1248
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2020

The Highland Falcon Thief

By M. G. Leonard, Sam Sedgman, Elisa Paganelli (Illustrator)

A boy must solve a jewel theft on a royal train to clear his friend's name.

272 pages· 51,503 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Summary: Eleven-year-old Hal Beck embarks on a royal train journey with his uncle, expecting boredom. Instead, he befriends a stowaway, Lenny, and faces a mystery when a princess's diamond necklace is stolen. With suspicion on Lenny, Hal must use his keen observation and sketching skills to find the real thief and save his friend before the train's final stop. Can Hal uncover the truth in time?
In reading order

Adventures on Trains Series

6 books · Published 2020–2024

#1
The Highland Falcon Thief
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1248

The Highland Falcon Thief

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2020

A boy must solve a jewel theft on a royal train to clear his friend's name.

#2
Kidnap on the California Comet
#2 in Series
Sale price
$1597

Kidnap on the California Comet

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2020

A missing billionaire's daughter on a train sparks a race against time.

#3
Murder on the Safari Star
#3 in Series
Sale price
$1597

Murder on the Safari Star

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

A train journey turns deadly. Can Hal solve the mystery before reaching the final stop?

#4
Danger at Dead Man's Pass
#4 in Series
Sale price
$2374

Danger at Dead Man's Pass

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2022

A young detective faces a family curse and haunted railway mystery.

#6
The Arctic Railway Assassin
#6 in Series
Sale price
$1899

The Arctic Railway Assassin

Chapter Book · 2022

A night train journey to the Arctic turns deadly as a sinister figure shadows the passengers.

#5
Sabotage on the Solar Express
#5 in Series
Sale price
$1899

Sabotage on the Solar Express

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2024

A young sleuth races to stop a train sabotage before disaster strikes.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Adventures on Trains series?

There are 6 books in the Adventures on Trains series. It began with The Highland Falcon Thief in 2020, and the newest book, Sabotage on the Solar Express, was published in 2024.

What order should you read the Adventures on Trains books in?

Start with The Highland Falcon Thief and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the Adventures on Trains books best for?

The series is best for ages 9–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Adventures on Trains to life.

01

M. G. Leonard

Author
02

Sam Sedgman

Author
03

Elisa Paganelli

Illustrator

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