Terror on the Train

Terry Deary's quick-paced, hilarious and gripping stories bring the Victorian period to life.

A crowded train takes a wrong turn and hurtles at full speed into a section of trapped that should have been closed for repair. Among the passengers is the writer Charles Dickens. Can young workman Tommy stop the train in time and save the lives of those on board - or is it already too late?

In this dramatic re-telling of one of the worst rail accidents in Victorian Britain, the Staplehurst Railway disaster, Terry Deary explores the fascinating world of the Victorians. Victorian Tales feature real monarchs and characters and take place in some of the most recognizable Victorian settings.

About the Author

Terry Deary began his writing career with fiction for A&C Black. He is now author of over 200 fiction and non-fiction books, which have been published in 40 languages. His Horrible Histories celebrated their 15th anniversary in 2008, having sold over 25 million copies worldwide and been adapted as television series, theatre tours and museum exhibitions. Terry Deary was voted Outstanding Children's Non-Fiction Author of the 20th Century by Books for Keeps magazine.