Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express

Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express
by Margaret K. Wetterer, illustrated by Karen Ritz

What would you do if disaster struck one rainy, dark evening? Fifteen-year-old Kate Shelley grabbed a hat and a heavy coat and ran out into the dark and wet to help in any way she could.

Kate stared at the rickety wooden bridge. There were boards loose on its narrow walkway. There was no railing to hold on to. She was afraid to cross this bridge even in daylight. But she had to cross it now. She had to get to the train station in time to stop the midnight express. 

Margaret Wetterer tells the story of this brave young woman as she fights against the elements as well as her own fears to save the lives of unsuspecting travelers on the midnight express train headed at full speed toward the bridge that was washed out during a torrential downpour. The illustrations by Karen Ritz capture the thrilling journey Kate made in the dark across a dangerous bridge high above a raging river as she desperately tries to reach the train station in time to have them stop the coming train.

Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express (Amazon / Library) earns the Self-Rescuing Princess Society seal of approval for sharing the story of a young woman who lost a father and younger brother in tragic accidents and who, when faced with danger, didn't shy away from trying to help save others. Margaret Wetterer's ability to convey the excitement and bravery of this story in such simple language is remarkable, making it an excellent book for early readers.

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