Cover of Runaway train

Runaway train

Saved by Belle of the Mines and Mountains

by Wim Coleman

Illustrated by Renaud, Joanne, illustrator

Setting the Stage for Fluency

Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

In 1856, adventurous Bella Lee Dunkinson escapes the quiet countryside by working alongside a railroad engineer, taking on challenges usually reserved for boys. When a fierce storm hits, she must steer a runaway train up a treacherous mountain all on her own, proving her courage and skill. Her daring journey earns her the admiration of the mountain miners, who celebrate her bravery and spirit.

Representation & Themes

RailroadsHistoricalAdventureComing of AgeFamily

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9781939656711
Pages
40
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Published
2015
Type
Fiction
Word Count
3,910

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

RailroadsRailroad engineersDramaHistorical dramaBiographical dramaRailroad trainsJuvenile dramaBiographyHistoryPlaysChildren's plays

People

Bella Lee Dunkinson

Places

Tennessee