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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
Tom Langdon, a weary and cash-strapped journalist, is banned from flying when a particularly thorough airport security search causes him to lose his cool. Now, he must take the train if he has any chance of arriving in Los Angeles in time for Christmas with his girlfriend. To finance the trip, he sells a story about a train ride taken during the Christmas season. Thereupon begins one of the most hilarious-and heartwarming-journeys ever told. Along...
Author
Series
Publisher
New American Library
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Mystery writer Jessica Fletcher takes a three-night train trip with her friend and his railroad association through scenic British Columbia. But when a member of the entourage takes a sip of a Bloody Mary and dies, police begin investigating. The suspects gather in the Starlight Express dinner car, and it's up to Jessica to do some unplanned sleuthing before everyone's plans are derailed by death.
Author
Lexile measure
720L
Language
English
Description
"The luxurious Blue Train carries its passengers across France, from dreary wintertime England to the sunny French Riviera. When it arrives at Nice, a guard attempts to wake serene Ruth Kettering from her slumber. But she will never wake again -- she has been killed, and a heavy blow has disfigured her features almost beyond recognition. What is more, her precious rubies are missing and her ever-present maid was dismissed from the train back in Paris....
Author
Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A train roars over the rails, carrying passengers on a trip that will change their lives. Among them are a lonely young woman hiding from her past as a reality TV star, a widower trying to escape his responsibilities to his children, and a middle-aged mother running from the turmoil in her home and marriage. These three form a makeshift family on a journey that just might heal their wounded hearts and restore them to the people to whom they matter...
Series
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2003, c1997]
Language
English
Description
Travel from Los Angeles to Seattle aboard Amtrak's Coast Starlight. This rail adventure includes tours of rugged coastline, California and Oregon farmlands, Napa Valley wine country, and a stop at William Randolph Hearst's famous "ranch house" with its 130 rooms.
Publisher
Distributed by BCI Eclipse
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Secret agent: An ever-winding tale of deception that revolves around British novelist Edgar Brodie and secret agent Elsa Carrington. Their search for a ruthless murderer takes them to Switzerland, through the Alps and a train to Greece. Will a surprise air attack bring an end to their search and their lives?
The lady vanishes: Poor Iris Henderson and kindly old Miss Froy are traveling together on a train to England. When Iris awakes from a nap, she...
Publisher
Artsmagic Ltd
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
From the cathedral city of Exeter to the rugged cliffs of Land's End, this program takes you to one of Britain's most outstanding scenic journeys, visiting the many tourist attractions along the way. Historic towns and cities, small fishing villages, countless beaches and quite a few surprises too, all framed by the beautiful backdrop of sea and moor. Carried along by Intercity and steam railway, this is a journey through the ancient heart of England's...
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