Aliya Aboard Time Train

The spectacular sequel to Middle Eastern-inspired fantasy Aliya to the Infinite City.

Aliya can't wait to return to the Infinitum Time-Travel Academy. But when evil magic threatens the city, and rumours of rogue magician Dorian Darke circulate, Aliya is sent away for safety on the time-travelling train, the Silver Express. But the trip is derailed when a passenger is murdered. Soon it becomes clear that Aliya must face terrible danger once again...

A stunning adventure story for readers aged 9 and up Book 1 was shortlisted for the Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition 2021 For fans of Nura and the Immortal Palace and The Kingdom Over the Sea

Laila moved to Cairo, Egypt, in her twenties to explore her father’s native country. She fell in love with the country and has lived in Cairo for over twenty years now. It remains a main source of inspiration for her stories. She has an MA in English and Comparative Literature and has worked as an ESL and IGCSE teacher. Nowadays she’s a stay-at-home mum to her four kids.

"An epic adventure packed with richness, history and a brilliant new magical school!"  —Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom Over the Sea