This story is set in 1930s Depression-hit America. In an effort to find work, fourteen-year-old Molly travels the railroads. As she rides the freight trains through the cities and the countryside, Molly experiences the misery of the Depression at first hand.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
This is Book 4 in the Survivors Series. See all Survivors books here.
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James Riordan grew up during the war. After he left school he worked as a postman, a barman, a crate stacker, a railway clerk and a double bass player before doing his national service. After demobilization he did a joint honours degree in Social Science and Russian and then spent five years in Moscow working as a translator. Back in England he lectured at B
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