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Thomas the Really Useful Engine

By W. Awdry

Adjectives

engaging colourful rhythmic

Genres

Adventure Friendship/Family Poetry/Verse

Synopsis

When a fierce storm strikes the Island of Sodor, lightning fells a tree onto the station's roof. James, Percy, and Henry are dispatched to fetch repair supplies but encounter mishaps along the way. Concerned for his friends, Thomas sets out to assist them, proving his worth as a really useful engine by saving the day.

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

16 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2014

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