Books with author Kevin Wood

Mark used to be a Runaway in the world of the Railway where trains and passengers acted like thoughts in a brain. He discovered that the Railway was only one of many living transport systems. Now, he is an Apprentice to the Board of Transport, the organisation that controls them.As part of his apprenticeship, Mark is given a work placement, watching negotiations in a border dispute between the Waterways and the Sea. The negotiations are being mediated by Helen, an old friend from the Railway.A series of bombings and an assassination soon cause a routine dispute to start heading towards a full-blown war.Caught between the two sides, will Mark be able to defuse the situation before it kills him?

It is most logical for young coders to learn about Boolean algebra! This interactive book introduces readers to the concept of logic, which lies at the heart of coding. Theyll learn about if and until clauses, arithmetic functions, and decision-making. Budding coders will engage with these crucial topics through fun puzzles and games, and adorable robot illustrations draw in even readers who are reluctant to learn coding. This completely computer-free look at logic is accessible to all readers, making it a valuable addition to any library.

Mark used to be a Runaway in the world of the Railway where trains and passengers acted like thoughts in a brain. He discovered that the Railway was only one of many living transport systems. Now, he is an Apprentice to the Board of Transport, the organisation that controls them.As part of his apprenticeship, Mark is given a work placement, watching negotiations in a border dispute between the Waterways and the Sea. The negotiations are being mediated by Helen, an old friend from the Railway.A series of bombings and an assassination soon cause a routine dispute to start heading towards a full-blown war.Caught between the two sides, will Mark be able to defuse the situation before it kills him?

Running away from home, Mark finds himself in the world of the Railway. It is a vast world, where trains and passengers act like thoughts in a brain. The Railway is alive – and someone is trying to kill it. While being hunted by the Rail Baron’s thugs, he is forced into a dangerous friendship with Helen. Her father was the previous Baron, murdered by the same men who are chasing Mark. Always trying to run, Mark realizes one thing. If the Railway dies, then he will die with it.