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Gordon Takes a Tumble

By W. Awdry

Adjectives

engaging educational vivid

Genres

Adventure Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Gordon, the proud express engine, believes pulling trucks is beneath him. However, when he's assigned to haul them, he aims to show his prowess. Ignoring a 'go slow' sign on a rickety branch line, Gordon speeds ahead, only to derail and tumble into a field. This mishap teaches him a valuable lesson about humility and the importance of heeding warnings.

About the author

W. Awdry was a kind and imaginative author from England who loved telling stories about trains. He is best known for creating Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends in the much-loved Railway Series books. His charming tales have delighted children for generations, bringing the adventures of the Island of Sodor to life.

Pages

28 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2006

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