The Flame Trees of Thika DVD ~ Hayley Mills  (23)
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THE BANSHEE TRAIN Odds Bodkin, illus. by Ted Rose. Clarion, $5.95 ISBN 0-395-79722-5. PW said that "eeriness and danger permeate this spectral tale" of a train carrying ghostly passengers in 1929 Colorado. Ages 5-8.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3?A lively picture book set in 1929. While heading through Colorado on a foggy night, the engineer and fireman of Train Number 1 notice some unusual occurrences. First, the throttle swings off all by itself. After the engine resumes speed, a mysterious locomotive appears on the tracks behind them, and they must travel at full speed to avoid a collision. Just before they reach Gore Canyon Trestle, Number 1 comes to a sudden halt. Then the men hear "...an unearthly shriek" and see the ghostly head of a banshee rising from the train behind them, which disappears. The men discover that Gore Canyon Trestle is completely gone; the banshee saved them from certain death. The story is well paced, leading up to its dramatic climax smoothly and surely. Railroad terms are nicely interwoven throughout, and dialogue and description move the tale along briskly. Double-page watercolors capture the motion and color of the trains and the mountainous terrain. They don't show much of the two men, but the narrative conveys their emotions and excitement. An author's note briefly explains the background of the banshee and the role of Irish immigrants in working on American railroads. More suspenseful than scary, this title should appeal to kids who enjoy stories about trains and ghosts.?Steven Engelfried, West Linn Public Library, OR
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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THE BANSHEE TRAIN Odds Bodkin, illus. by Ted Rose. Clarion, $5.95 ISBN 0-395-79722-5. PW said that "eeriness and danger permeate this spectral tale" of a train carrying ghostly passengers in 1929 Colorado. Ages 5-8.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3?A lively picture book set in 1929. While heading through Colorado on a foggy night, the engineer and fireman of Train Number 1 notice some unusual occurrences. First, the throttle swings off all by itself. After the engine resumes speed, a mysterious locomotive appears on the tracks behind them, and they must travel at full speed to avoid a collision. Just before they reach Gore Canyon Trestle, Number 1 comes to a sudden halt. Then the men hear "...an unearthly shriek" and see the ghostly head of a banshee rising from the train behind them, which disappears. The men discover that Gore Canyon Trestle is completely gone; the banshee saved them from certain death. The story is well paced, leading up to its dramatic climax smoothly and surely. Railroad terms are nicely interwoven throughout, and dialogue and description move the tale along briskly. Double-page watercolors capture the motion and color of the trains and the mountainous terrain. They don't show much of the two men, but the narrative conveys their emotions and excitement. An author's note briefly explains the background of the banshee and the role of Irish immigrants in working on American railroads. More suspenseful than scary, this title should appeal to kids who enjoy stories about trains and ghosts.?Steven Engelfried, West Linn Public Library, OR
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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