The Train

In Diane Hoh's chilling chapter book, 'The Train,' a group of high school students finds their cross-country train journey transformed into a nightmare. They discover the coffin of Rodger, cruelly nicknamed Frog, a classmate they relentlessly bullied until his sudden, horrible death. As the train rushes on, Hannah's friends begin to confess their past cruelties, only to be viciously attacked one by one. The story explores themes of guilt, revenge, and the lasting impact of bullying, as the teens grapple with the terrifying possibility that Frog's ghost is seeking retribution. This book is a suspenseful read for middle-grade children who enjoy supernatural thrillers and stories with a strong moral undertone about the consequences of unkindness.