Oscar Ogilvie is 11 years old in 1931. He and his father lose their home and customized train set to the town's banker, so Oscar's dad goes to California in search of a job, while Oscar stays with an aunt. When he befriends the bank's night watchman, Oscar is comforted somewhat by being able to run his trains. But when Oscar witnesses a bank robbery, he takes a wild train ride through both space and time.
With On the Blue Comet, Rosemary Wells has created some fascinating fictional characters as well as a fun look at some historical figures. This is a real page-turner, but at the same time, I didn't want it to end! And I've never encountered so many unexpected plot twists in a children's book. It is an exciting adventure story and totally unpredictable.
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