Ticket to Ride(TM)
is a board game that's sold over 18 million copies. In this thrilling, 100% official narrative adventure, 12-year-old Teddy Hart accidentally boards the wrong train, but it's not just any ol' train, it's a high-speed bullet train filled with spies, excitement, and action! Can Teddy protect "the asset" and make it back home in one piece? After saving the
Excelsior Express, Teddy thought he'd be heading home for a quiet, adventure-free break. But when he accidentally boards the
Rocket, a state-of-the-art, cutting-edge bullet train, things spiral out of control
fast.
This fictional novel, perfect for middle schoolers or gamers of any age, is based on the hit
Ticket to Ride(TM) board game by Alan R. Moon.
Without a ticket, a phone, or any idea why there's a mysterious puppy in his backpack, Teddy hurtles towards New Orleans at record-breaking speeds. As his journey unfolds, he encounters an eclectic mix of characters, from shadowy agents to an elderly woman named Wilson to a pair of burly brothers who try to recruit him. And what's more--everyone seems to be after the "asset," and Teddy doesn't know who to trust.
As the adventure intensifies, Teddy must rely on his train knowledge, sharp wits, and unexpected allies to protect the puppy, uncover the
Rocket's secrets, and find his way back home--if he can.
Join Teddy for another electrifying journey, packed with twists, turns, and unexpected surprises as he takes a Ticket to Ride(TM)! Bestselling author Adrienne Kress (
Five Nights at Freddy's /
Bendy and the Ink Machine) weaves a delightful spy story with twist in a style reminiscent of Lemony Snicket and Roald Dahl.
"Perfect for readers who love trains and adventure. A valuable addition with an entertaining story line and enjoyable artwork." - School Library Journal, for Ticket to Ride: An Unexpected Journey "With a crisp, engaging voice and sharp wit, Adrienne Kress is always a treat to read." - Kelley Armstrong, #1 New York Times Bestselling AuthorAuthor: Adrienne Kress
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Published: 10/28/2025
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781524894221
Audience: Ages 9-12
Review Citation(s): School Library Journal 10/01/2025 pg. 55
About the Author
Adrienne Kress is a Toronto-born actor and writer. Her books include the award-winning and internationally published novels Alex and the Ironic Gentleman, Timothy and the Dragon's Gate, and Hatter Madigan: Ghost in the H.A.T.B.O.X. (with bestselling author Frank Beddor), as well as the steampunk novel The Friday Society and the gothic novel Outcast. She is also the author of the quirky three-book series The Explorers. Adrienne's first foray into writing licensed work came with her work on the Bendy and the Ink Machine novels. Find her at AdrienneKress.com and on Twitter/Instagram @AdrienneKress.
David Miles spent his youth perfecting the art of the Cherry Meringue pie. After repeat failures as a baker (although he still tries) he has since retreated to a subterranean lair somewhere in Kalamazoo, MI. There, he works to the droning sound of a dehumidifier as he creates artwork with the most amazing people he's never met. It's a wonderful life.
