The Train of Dark Wonders: Blue Peter's Book Club choice for Autumn 2025!

The Train of Dark Wonders Series

by Alex Bell , Beatriz Castro

(12 reviews)

The Train of Dark Wonders books are a magical mystery middle-grade series from the brilliant author of The Explorers' Clubs books, Alex Bell.

When young Bess is handed the key's to her grandfathers collection of curiosities, the Odditorium, a whole new world of magic opens for her. In each book, she gets to go on a new incredible adventure, from boarding trains leading to dark wonders to finding unique magical creatures in hidden lands.

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All the A Train of Dark Wonders books in order:

Book 1: The Train of Dark Wonders (2023)
Book 2: The Hunt for the Cursed Unicorn (2024)
Book 3: Escape from the Castle of Illusions (2025)

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The Train of Dark Wonders: Blue Peter's Book Club choice for Autumn 2025!

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The Train of Dark Wonders: Blue Peter's Book Club choice for Autumn 2025!

The magical must-read middle-grade novel from the bestselling author of THE POLAR BEAR EXPLORERS’ CLUB and FROZEN CHARLO... MoreThe Train of Dark Wonders: Blue Peter's Book Club choice for Autumn 2025!

(10 reviews) 5 10

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Book 2

The Hunt for the Cursed Unicorn

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The Hunt for the Cursed Unicorn

All aboard for The Train of Dark Wonders! The second book in the magical must-read middle-grade series. Bess can’t wait... MoreThe Hunt for the Cursed Unicorn

(1 review) 5 1

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Book 3

Escape from the Castle of Illusions

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Escape from the Castle of Illusions

Is this the end of the line for the Train of Dark Wonders? Trouble is brewing at the Odditorium, where the gateway to t... MoreEscape from the Castle of Illusions

(1 review) 4 1

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Escape from the Castle of Illusions

2nd October 2025

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Escape from the Castle of Illusions

by misswynnreads__

I am a big fan of the train of dark wonders series so was super excited when I learnt there was a third book out in time for Halloween! This was just ...
The Hunt for the Cursed Unicorn

by misswynnreads__

I read the first book in this series back in 2023 and really loved the spooky vibe these books have, rather than being all princesses and fairies. I w...
The Train of Dark Wonders: Blue Peter's Book Club choice for Autumn 2025!

by Librariansue

I thought this book was both mysterious and fascinating. My favourite character was the fox called Blizard....

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