About This Book
Donna Jo Napoli's 'Trouble on the Tracks' is a thrilling chapter book that takes young readers on an exciting journey across the Australian outback. Siblings Zach, 12, and Eve find themselves in the middle of a high-stakes mystery when they discover an endangered bird smuggling ring on their train. The adventure escalates as they race against time to prevent a devastating train collision, showcasing bravery, quick thinking, and teamwork. This book is perfect for children aged 7-11 who enjoy fast-paced mysteries, animal conservation themes, and stories about sibling bonds.
While traveling across the Australian outback on a train, twelve-year-old Zach and his younger sister Eve uncover an endangered bird smuggling ring and try to save two trains from a full-speed collision.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What makes Zach and Eve a good team, even though they are different ages?
2
Why is it important to protect endangered animals like the birds in the story?
3
If you were Zach or Eve, what would you have done when you first suspected something was wrong?
4
How did Zach and Eve show bravery throughout their adventure?
5
What did you learn about the Australian outback from reading this book?
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