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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Lightning Express

Lightning Express

Optic, Oliver
Kilburn, Samuel Smith
Sayer, Reimunt

Paperback

General Juvenile FictionTransportation

ISBN10: 1025249887
ISBN13: 9781025249889
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Dec 12 2025
Pages: 228
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Lightning Express by Oliver Optic, with its captivating subtitle or, The rival academies, invites readers into a world of thrilling adventure and moral exploration. This classic work of juvenile fiction expertly blends the excitement of railroad stories with the vibrant setting of school life.

Journey alongside young protagonists as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of their academic careers, often finding themselves embroiled in spirited rivalry between competing institutions. Beyond the pulse-pounding escapades involving trains and tracks, the narrative delves deeply into themes of conduct of life, emphasizing values and virtues pertinent to growing up.

Oliver Optic masterfully crafts a tale where youthful exuberance meets important lessons. Readers will find themselves immersed in a story that showcases the importance of character, friendship, and perseverance, all set against the dramatic backdrop of 19th-century rail travel and the competitive spirit of school days. Lightning Express remains a compelling read for anyone seeking a blend of high-stakes adventure, educational insight, and timeless stories of personal growth.

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