Thomas the Tank Engine Story Collection (Thomas & Friends)
by Awdry, W.Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2005-10-25
Publisher(s): Random House Books for Young Readers
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Summary
Sinve the first Thomas stories written by a father for his son over 60 years ago, Thomas the Tank Engine continues to delight children everywhere. This collection contains 14 of the best-loved titles of the Reverend W Awdry's classic Railway Series and includes the most famous adventures of Thomas and his Really Useful Engine friends. These exciting and funny tales, over 55 of them, are enhanced by the original artwork in this stunning new gift edition.
Author Biography
In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small blue wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, Reverend W. Awdry, made up to accompany this wonderful toy were first published in 1945. He continued to create new adventures and characters until 1972, when he retired from writing. Reverend Awdry died in 1997 at the age of 85.
Table of Contents
| The Three Railway Engines | p. 12 |
| Thomas the Tank Engine | p. 42 |
| James the Red Engine | p. 76 |
| Tank Engine Thomas Again | p. 112 |
| Troublesome Engines | p. 148 |
| Henry the Green Engine | p. 184 |
| Toby the Tram Engine | p. 220 |
| Gordon the Big Engine | p. 258 |
| Edward the Blue Engine | p. 294 |
| Four Little Engines | p. 330 |
| Percy the Small Engine | p. 368 |
| The Eight Famous Engines | p. 404 |
| Duck and the Diesel Engine | p. 440 |
| The Twin Engines | p. 476 |
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