The Golden Swift

Kate and Tom have been working as conductors on the Great Secret Intercontinental Railway for a year, delivering animal passengers to their rightful habitats using their secret steam train, The Silver Arrow. However, one day they encounter a new and mysterious train, The Golden Swift, which is dropping animals off at all the wrong stations. Kate is determined to catch up with their rivals and confront them, leading to an adventure bigger than she could have dreamed of, racing through the highlands of Western Scotland, trekking in the Australian outback, and diving down deep into the Bering Sea on a magical submarine.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Discover the enchanting, timeless, and bestselling children's adventure series from Lev Grossman, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Magicians. It's been a year since Kate and Tom became conductors on the Great Secret Intercontinental Railway, and their lives have undergone a remarkable transformation. As they embark on thrilling expeditions, delivering animal passengers to their rightful habitats using their secret steam train, the Silver Arrow, they experience a sense of excitement, magic, and fulfillment like never before. However, their journey takes an unexpected turn when they encounter a new and mysterious train, the Golden Swift. Kate catches a glimpse of the conductors, who are children like them, and she realizes that they are dropping animals off at all the wrong stations. Determined to catch up with their rivals and confront them, Kate embarks on a thrilling adventure that spans the breathtaking highlands of Western Scotland, the rugged Australian outback, and even dives deep into the mysterious Bering Sea aboard a magical submarine. Along the way, Kate must uncover a new way to offer endangered animals safe and lasting homes, facing challenges and obstacles that test her courage, resilience, and ingenuity. This captivating series will transport readers of all ages on a journey of discovery, friendship, and adventure, as Kate and her fellow conductors work tirelessly to protect the delicate balance of nature and preserve the magic of the world around them.

Weight: 220g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526647641