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Thomas and the missing Christmas tree

By Christopher Awdry

Thomas is snowbound with Christmas’s precious tree—but can help reach him before the party?

adventurous · festive · heart-warming · snowy

Genres

Adventure Friendship/Family

What is Thomas and the missing Christmas tree about?

Thomas has an important job: he must collect the Christmas tree for the party at Tidmouth Station. But on the way home, a fierce blizzard sweeps across the railway and leaves Thomas stuck in a deep snowdrift, with the tree beside him. As the engines wait for their celebration to begin, they realise Thomas needs help. Soon, a determined rescue party sets out through the snow. Can Thomas and the precious tree be brought safely home in time for Christmas?

About the author

Christopher Awdry is a British author best known for writing stories about Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends on the Island of Sodor. He continued the beloved Railway Series, which was started by his father, Rev. W. Awdry. Christopher enjoys sharing exciting train adventures with children all around the world.

Pages

28 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

1987

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