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Thomas and the evil diesel

By Christopher Awdry

Troublesome Diesel faces disaster—but could he become Sodor’s most unexpected hero?

exciting · mischievous · humorous · heart-warming

Genres

Adventure Humour Friendship/Family

What is Thomas and the evil diesel about?

When Percy needs repairs, Diesel is sent to help on Thomas’s branch line. But Diesel soon causes trouble, upsetting the engines and destroying an old truck. The Fat Controller decides that Diesel must leave Sodor. Then, just as Diesel is preparing to go, Thomas has an accident and Clarabel comes off the rails. Diesel is the only engine who can help. Will this troublesome diesel prove that he has a kind and useful side after all?

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

30 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

1988

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