Children's book - Liam, Lara and the Furka steam locomotives
For Tien from Vietnam, one thing is certain: when he grows up, he wants to be a steam locomotive driver. But then there is a war, the railroad line through the jungle is destroyed, the...
For Tien from Vietnam, one thing is certain: when he grows up, he wants to be a steam locomotive driver. But then there is a war, the railroad line through the jungle is destroyed, the locomotives stand still and rust - until one day men from Switzerland come to Tien's village. They plan to bring back the broken locomotives so that they can once again steam through the high alpine landscape at the Furka Pass - as they did almost 100 years ago. Whether this adventurous action succeeds with Tien's help, Liam and Lara learn years later from their grandfathers. And they realize that there will soon be a reason to celebrate...
A story of courage and a friendship that unites people. Based on a true incident.
Children's book Liam, Lara and the Furka steam engines by Swantje Kammerecker and Annika Svensson
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