Dec. 28, 2023

Adventures on Trains goes to Film Adaptation

Spinoff company from Banijay Kids & Family, Kindle Entertainment is taking reins of the renowned children’s book series Adventures on Trains into film adaptation. By: Cassia Ling

The escapade narrated in the book series illustrates the young protagonist Harrison and his uncle’s thrilling globetrotting train adventures. Narrated by storytellers M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman and published by Macmillan Children’s Books, the series is slated to be portrayed as a family adaptation.

“We are stoked that Kindle Entertainment will be reimagining Adventures on Trains for the big screen,” commented Leonard and Sedgman. “Their vision for the screen adaptation of The Highland Falcon Thief is sure to please readers and fans of the series. The talent, passion and ability in the team they are putting together is beyond exciting.”

Melanie Stokes, managing director for Kindle Entertainment, said: “Adventures on Trains are classic whodunnits but with a totally contemporary twist—where a kid from the wrong side of the tracks cracks the crime on a royal steam train. It’s a best of British underdog story, ripe for a riotous adaptation.”

Emma Stuart, creative director for Kindle Entertainment, added: “When I came across this series of best-selling, critically acclaimed books, I was excited by the rare combination of a kid surrounded by fantastic adult characters. We want to create a laugh-out-loud, high-stakes entertaining treat for all the family.”

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