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Rusty

By W. Awdry

Rusty neglects the quarry—and discovers saving the railway needs every engine’s help.

adventurous heartwarming lively industrious

Genres

Adventure Friendship/Family

What is Rusty about?

Rusty is a little diesel engine who works hard keeping the Skarloey Railway in good order. But while helping his friends Skarloey and Rheneas, he neglects his jobs at the quarry. Soon the mountain line becomes unsafe and must close. With only two weeks to repair it, Rusty finds a clever way to bring the engines together—and persuades Elizabeth to help. Can they finish the work in time and save the railway? A lively tale about teamwork, responsibility and friendship.

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

34 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2008

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