- Rev. W. Awdry

Thomas Engine Adventures - Thomas & Friends: Thomas (Thomas Engine Adventures)

By Rev. W. Awdry

The perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine!

Thomas has always wanted to go fishing. But when some fish get trapped in his boiler, it’s not quite what he expected! Based on the classic tales from the Reverend W. Awdry, with a stunning, modern look.

Engine Adventures is the perfect introduction to Thomas for children aged 3 up. From Thomas to Gordon to Harold the Helicopter, there is a railway adventure to thrill every Thomas fan.

These fun, short stories come with a fun, 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.

Format: Paperback
Ageband: 1 to 5
Release Date: 07 Jan 2016
Pages: 32
ISBN: 978-1-4052-7974-1
The Thomas the Tank engines stories were created by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry, who was born in Hampshire in 1911. He grew up close to the railway and was convinced that the steam engines all had different personalities. He used to imagine conversations between them. Later when he was grown up and his son Christopher became ill with measles, Wilbert told stories Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends to entertain him. Christopher asked for more and more stories and Wilbert began writing them down. The first of the Railway Series books was published in 1945, and Awdry wrote 26 Railway books in total before his son, Christopher, took over the series. There have since been multiple, hugely popular, Thomas the Tank Engine TV series and films.

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