I've talked before about the Adventures On Trains series before (reviewing The Highland Falcon Thief and Kidnap on the California Comet and loving them both intensely) and so, when Macmillan sent me a review copy of Murder On The Safari Star, I was incredibly excited. It's a brilliant series. I have pretty much negative interest in trains (I mean, I just do not find them remotely interesting) and yet here I am, living and loving every inch of this series. The safari element felt great as well - really respectful of the animals and explaining about hunting and endangered species. And I obviously loved Chipo, as he's adorable! I was so intrigued by this one. The person involved was absolutely vile and had insulted, or angered, pretty much every other passenger on the train, including his own family. This left Hal with a lot of suspects.

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This series really is wonderful! Honestly, I just want to go on awesome train trips around the world. They are so full of love for trains and mysteries, it really shines out from the books. We also got a teeeeeeeny sneak peek at the next book and I think it will be another corker - I'm liking the set up already. Armistice Day: A Collection of Remembrance - Spark Interest and Educate Children about Historical Moments I became quite invested in certain characters and felt my heart-rate rising as they fell under suspicion. It was gripping until the very end. Book Genre: Adventure, Animals, Childrens, Contemporary, Crime, ers, Fiction, Middle Grade, Mystery, Mystery Thriller, rs, Thriller

I’d like to thank netgalley and publishers for allowing me the opportunity to read an advanced ebook I also found that I sort of figured out who would die and then who did it reasonably fast - though I didn't get why as you don't get the hint til close to the reveal. I never mind that though as they are so fun and well laid out. And the characters are all so wonderful. Even the unlikeable ones!

Murder on the Safari Star — Sam Sedgman Murder on the Safari Star — Sam Sedgman

Brilliantly written and with a gripping case at its heart, it has all the hallmarks of a classic mystery story, with red herrings, twists, surprises, a gloriously drawn cast of characters, intricate plotting and even poisonous snakes. But the book also highlights the importance of conservation and the threat that safari animals face. I would absolutely recommend this series to Readers of all ages. The books are always engaging and fast-paced, with a great group of characters and wonderful illustrations.

M. G. Leonard, Sam Sedgman Press Reviews

One of the main things I adored about this book was how true to life it was regarding the endangered species and how they are hunted. It doesn’t make light of the fact and encourages children about the world and how these animals need to be protected. Niet alleen de spanning wordt per deel opgevoerd, ook het hoofdpersonage, Alex, ontwikkeld zich in elk boek steeds meer. Door wat hij mee maakt tijdens de treinreizen krijgt hij ervaring in het oplossen van zaken. Zijn kennis en ervaring neemt hij dan ook telkens mee naar een volgende treinreis. Het personage blijft zich door ontwikkelen en dat is erg prettig. I have a station announcement: their collaboration is a chuffing triumph. Fans of Agatha Christie, or, more recently, Robin Stevens and Katherine Woodfine, should adore this mystery which makes a steam trail all of its own. - The Times Children's Book of the Week It was fun watching Hal try to work through it all. There was even a scene where his Uncle Nat helped him to reconstruct the crime to try to find answers. It was adorable.