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Henry the Green Engine Gets Out

By W. Awdry

Adjectives

stubborn proud lesson-teaching

Genres

Adventure Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Henry, a proud green engine, refuses to leave a tunnel during a rainstorm, fearing the rain will spoil his paint. Despite efforts to coax him out, Henry remains stubborn, leading the Fat Controller to brick him up inside. When another engine breaks down, Henry is finally freed to help, learning the importance of duty over vanity.

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

13 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

Published

1983

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