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In "The Ghost Train," Allan Ahlberg takes young readers on a dark, luminous night journey aboard a train that carries more than carriages— it carries tres skeletons who love a little adventure. Amid the rhythmic clatter of wheels, the friends encounter eerie, unseen forces, turning their spirited ride into a spine‑tingling, yet humorous tale of courage and friendship. This charming, illustrated book balances the thrill of the unknown with lighthearted humor, making it an engaging read for children who enjoy trains, ghosts, and playful monsters.
First publish date: September 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Allan Ahlberg
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