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Rev. W. Awdry

    This author, known as the Rev. W. Awdry, was an English clergyman and railway enthusiast who created the characters from a beloved children's book series about railways. The characters that would make him famous, and the first stories featuring them, were invented in 1943 to amuse his son during an illness. His writing focuses on imaginative and engaging stories with distinct characters that appeal to young readers. His narrative style is simple yet captivating, leaving a lasting mark on children's literature.

    Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends. 19 Pop Goes the Diesel
    Thomas & Friends: Harold
    Gallant Old Engine
    Thomas & Friends: The Story of Thomas the Tank Engine
    Thomas the Tank Engine Story Treasury
    Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends
    • Thomas the Tank Engine Story Treasury

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      This collection features six thrilling adventure stories centered around Thomas and his friends, exploring their exciting journeys and challenges. Each tale highlights themes of friendship, teamwork, and bravery, inviting readers into a vibrant world of imagination and fun. Perfect for young readers, these stories promise to engage and entertain while imparting valuable lessons.

      Thomas the Tank Engine Story Treasury
      4.0
    • Thomas & Friends: The Story of Thomas the Tank Engine

      75th Anniversary Edition

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      A special picture book version with gold foiled cover of the original, classic story introducing Thomas the Tank Engine! This is a beautifully-illustrated story about Thomas the little blue Tank Engine, who worked really hard on The Fat Controller's railway. Every day he puffed around Sodor shunting trucks and pulling freight. But what he dreamed about was having his very own branch line... Thomas & Friends is a great way to pass on the tradition of Thomas to early readers. Children aged 2 and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller’s railway. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.

      Thomas & Friends: The Story of Thomas the Tank Engine
      4.0
    • A collection of four stories chronicling the adventures of several railway engines.

      Gallant Old Engine
      3.5
    • Thomas & Friends: Harold

      • 34 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine! Harold the Helicopter flies high over the island of Sodor! He believes he's faster than all the engines, so Percy challenges him to a race! Who will win? Based on the classic tales from the Reverend W. Awdry, with a stunning, modern look. Thomas Engine Adventures is a great way to pass on the tradition of Thomas to early readers. Children aged 2 and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller's railway. These fun, short stories come with a bonus spot-and-see activity at the end. Perfect for bedtime. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.

      Thomas & Friends: Harold
      2.0
    • Search and Rescue! (Thomas & Friends)

      • 16 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Thomas the Tank Engine stars in this full-color storybook with flaps to lift. Boys and girls 3-7 who love Thomas & Friends will thrill to a story about special deliveries, railway repairs, and daring rescues. Heavier paper and flaps hold up to repeated reading and peeking as readers keep Thomas company on his adventures.

      Search and Rescue! (Thomas & Friends)
      3.5
    • Duncan and the Faulty Whistles

      • 28 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Written in clear and simple text, this title with colour photographic images from the TV series is suitable as first storybooks for young Thomas fans.

      Duncan and the Faulty Whistles