But each time Flying Scotsman pulls away, Iris wishes more than anything that she could be in the driver’s cab, just like her dad. Her birthdays are celebrations, with the train puffing and hurtling past her and her driver father waving from his carriage. Flying Scotsman was built in Doncaster works, the first locomotive of the newly formed London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) and entered service on 24 February 1923. He has written more than 150 books, including the internationally celebrated War Horse , and was appointed Children’s Laureate in 2003.

Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman collaborate on a centenary story about the world famous, record breaking train. Published in association with the National Railway Museum, York, Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever takes readers on a journey through the golden age of steam travel, paying tribute to the women who drove the trains and kept the railways running during the Second World War. You guys were so fab and Dawn was such a lovely presence in the schools - I will absolutely be in touch next time I'm in your neck of the woods. He has written more than 150 books, including the internationally celebrated War Horse, and was appointed Children’s Laureate in 2003.With ‘ men needed to go and fight in the army, the airforce or the navy- women were needed to work on the railways’. Your selection was perfect for our children and what really made the difference was your ability to engage with each child, discuss their interests and help them to choose a suitable book based on your extensive knowledge of the books you were selling. My son is mad about trains and loves the Flying Scotsman and has even seen it twice and rode on it so I thought that this book would be great for a birthday gift. The picture book is perfect for train buffs of all ages over five and makes for great reading with parents, grandparents, guardians and teachers. I was at my last school for 4 years and we had ********* book fairs every term – and every term, I was disappointed by the narrow range of books.

It tells the story of Iris, who dreams of being a train driver when she grows up, just like her dad, who drives Flying Scotsman. It’s a fantastic independent book seller that will actually be responsive and select appropriate books for you. What if Dad was asked to attempt to break a speed record with Flying Scotsman’s journey to Edinburgh?A spunky heroine and a mighty train combine forces to challenge notions of gender roles and will encourage all readers to hold fast to their dreams.

Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever is a magnificent book, ideal for sharing, lingering over, wondering about, keeping and gifting. It was such a pleasure to meet you both, and I really appreciated how smoothly and professionally you ran everything.

There was just the right amount of choice to suit everyone without being overwhelming and I received comments from parents and staff about the quality of books offered compared to previous sales which have always been based around current crazes and well known celebrity authors. Michael Foreman is an internationally renowned, multi award-winning children’s book illustrator and author. Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever is a lovely story about a little girl who dreams of working on the footplate of Flying Scotsman just like her Dad. Published in association with the National Railway Museum, York, Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever takes readers on a journey through the golden age of steam travel, paying tribute to the women who kept the railways running during the Second World War.