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Freddie

By W. Awdry

Freddie’s speed is tested when a tricky race reveals that confidence alone may not win.

exciting · playful · fast-paced · cheerful

Genres

Adventure Friendship/Family

What is Freddie about?

Fearless Freddie is proud of his reputation as the fastest engine on Sodor. When Rheneas and Skarloey challenge him to a race, Freddie is determined to prove that no engine can beat him. But speed is not everything, and Freddie soon discovers that racing around the railway can be trickier than he expected. With the engines watching closely, will Freddie’s courage and confidence carry him to victory, or will his boastful ways lead to trouble?

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

31 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2007

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