Ambush on the Golden Blowpipe - Joyce McGechan

This is one volume in the Moonstones series of stories for 8 to 12 year olds. Each story has an element of mystery or adventure, with a strong storyline, and is suitable for the multi-cultural classroom. The stories also have high interest value for schoolchildren and strong female as well as male characters.
When terrorists ambush the train known as the Golden Blowpipe, Simon and Yaacob are forced to face the perils of the Malay jungle. Their one aim is to reach a town where they can send a message for help. But they are surrounded by dangers - wild creatures, bandits, even the weather