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In "The Train of Lost Things," Marty embarks on a magical quest to locate the fabled train, hoping its mysterious heart will cure his father’s cancer. The journey reveals that the train is out of tune and needs a conductor, so Marty teams up with new companions to repair the malfunctioning locomotive. Together, they navigate a world where lost items hold hidden power and discover that friendship and courage are the true engines that keep the journey moving forward.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Ammi-Joan Paquette
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