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! Reviews | Toppsta

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The magical must-read middle-grade novel from the bestselling author of THE POLAR BEAR EXPLORERS’ CLUB and FROZEN CHARLOTTE. 

Bess has always loved her grandfather’s collection of curiosities. So she’s delighted when she’s handed the keys to his Odditorium. But unless she finds a way to draw in the crowds, she’ll have to close its doors for good.
When a mysterious train pulls into town, bound for The Land of Halloween Sweets, Bess hatches a plan and sneaks onboard. She is soon discovered by Beau the puppeteer, Louie the violinist and Maria the fire witch. Eager to join their adventure, Bess sets out to search for the rarest sweet of all – the ghostly gobstopper. 
 
But the land is ruled by the fearsome Candymaker. And beneath the sugary surface, things are more dangerous than they first appear... 

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

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This is Book 1 in the A Train of Dark Wonders adventure Series. See all A Train of Dark Wonders adventure books here.

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About Alex Bell

Alex Bell is the award-winning author of FROZEN CHARLOTTE and THE HAUNTING in Stripes' YA horror series, Red Eye. Alex is based in the New Forest and writes young adult horror books and middle grade fantasy books.  Her favourite things include Siamese cats, Old Crow Medicine Show music, vegetarian tapas and visiting New Orleans. She also has a weakness for a

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