
Wrong Tracks
by Susan Brownrigg
Title:
Wrong Tracks
Author:
Susan Brownrigg
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
288 pages, Illustrations, black and white
Publisher:
Fox & Ink Books
ISBN-13:
9781916747340
EAN:
9781916747340
Publication Date:
09/01/2025
Classifications:
Teenage Fiction
Weight (g):
326
Dimensions (mm):
128 x 198 x 20
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
Who is sabotaging the Rainhill Trials?It is 1829. Everyone is talking about the exciting new railways and young Edward Entwistle cannot believe his good fortune: a chance encounter sees him offered a job at the Stephensons’ Steam Locomotive Manufactory.The Stephensons are preparing for an important competition – The Rainhill Trials. A race of innovation and daring which will award the winner a contract to run the new Liverpool & Manchester Rail Way. Edward must protect the father and son inventors’ latest creation – their precious Premium Engine – but strange and dangerous accidents keep stalling construction.Edward and his new loco-mad friend Prudence soon realise someone is trying to scupper the Stephensons’ chances. It is up to the friends to spot sabotage and chase down spies in a thrilling race against the clock.Inspired by the Rainhill Trials.












