Epic Adventures

Explore the World in 12 Amazing Train Journeys

Sam Sedgman, Sam Brewster

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Macmillan
26 July 2022

Children's & Educational; History & the past: general interest (Children's&YA); Transport (Children's&YA); Educational: Geography; Atlases (Children's&YA)

From Adventures on Trains author and British Book Award 2021 winner, Sam Sedgman, comes a beautiful and informative book encapsulating the excitement and wonder of adventure and travel - all seen through the world's most wondrous train journeys.

Climb onboard and travel across six continents, 34 countries and numerous cities via twelve of the world's most amazing train journeys. Bestselling author Sam Sedgman will delight with his descriptive and illuminative text about train journeys including the Eurostar (London to Amsterdam), Orient Express (Paris to Istanbul), the first Transcontinental Railroad (Chicago to San Francisco) and the Rejuvenation Express (Beijing to Hong Kong). Each locomotive adventure reveals some of the rich history, culture, landscape and wildlife of the countries travelled. Take in the safari sights of Southern Africa, wrap up warm in the Arctic Circle, celebrate Chinese New Year and taste some tea in India whilst on a toy train - there's a whole world to discover when travelling by train!

Detailed, colourful illustrations by Sam Brewster brings the facts and journeys to life. Epic Adventures will appeal to culture-, travel-, locomotive-fans of all ages.

By: Sam Sedgman
Illustrated by: Sam Brewster
Imprint: Macmillan
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 289mm, Width: 244mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 619g
ISBN: 9781529065657
ISBN 10: 1529065658
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 26 July 2022
Recommended Age: From 7 to 9 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Author Website: http://samsedgman.com/

Sam Sedgman is a novelist, playwright and award-winning digital producer. His work has been performed internationally and shortlisted for the Courtyard Theatre award. He is the author of The Highland Falcon Thief and Epic Adventures. He lives in London and is a lifelong train and mystery enthusiast. Sam Brewster is an award winning freelance illustrator & filmmaker based in London, UK.