Epic Adventures (Hb)

Epic Adventures is a breathtaking hardback that invites readers aboard twelve extraordinary train journeys across six continents, 34 countries, and a world of cities, all from the comfort of a cozy reading nook. Written by Sam Sedgman, British Book Award 2021 winner, with vibrant illustrations by Sam Brewster, this book is perfect for travel lovers, curious families, and armchair explorers who crave history, culture, and the thrill of the rails. The tone is adventurous, educational, and warmly inviting, making Epic Adventures a meaningful read for readers of all ages. Each journey is told in a thoughtfully paced narrative that blends historical tidbits with vivid scenes from the carriages, stations, and landscapes you imagine along the way. In Epic Adventures, the experiences are more than itineraries; they’re windows into people, places, and traditions, from the legendary Orient Express (Paris to Istanbul) to the first Transcontinental Railroad (Chicago to San Francisco), and beyond to safaris in Southern Africa, Arctic chills, celebrations of Chinese New Year, and a gentle ride on a toy train in India. The book's structure and illustrations invite you to learn while you dream, with accessible writing and a pace that keeps you turning pages. Twelve journeys across six continents and 34 countries Iconic routes, from the Orient Express to the Transcontinental Railroad Rich history, culture, landscapes, and wildlife on every page Engaging narrative by Sam Sedgman, illustrated in vibrant color by Sam Brewster Accessible storytelling that sparks curiosity about travel and the world After finishing Epic Adventures, readers feel inspired to explore more, carrying a sense of curiosity about different cultures and the connections that train travel can reveal. Epic Adventures leaves a warm, imaginative nudge to seek out new journeys, turning reading into a passport for real-world wonder.