Reverend W. Awdry
Reverend W. Awdry
Reverend W. Awdry was born on June 15, 1911, in Ampfield, Hampshire, England. He was a British clergyman and author best known for his contributions to children's literature and for creating beloved characters that have captivated readers worldwide.
Personal Name: Awdry, W.
Birth: 15 June 1911
Death: 21 March 1997
Reverend W. Awdry Books
(53 Books)
Unfold the giant track, wind up Thomas and watch him travel around Sodor, through the station, past the level crossing and the seaside and all the way to the circus!
Then read the story that follows his journey, meetings lots of friends along the way.
Percy the train engine is excited about the Valentine's Day party, but a blizzard makes it difficult to get there.
Here is the original collection of stories about Thomas in a friendly, new, larger size! First published in 1946, and continuously in print since then, these are the first four of Thomas' many adventures. He cheekily tries to upset Gordon, accidentally leaves his coaches behind, and has a lot of trouble with the Troublesome Trucks, but in the end he learns many lessons about being a Really Useful Engine.
When the line gets busier a new engine is ordered, but a pair of mischievous twins arrive instead and cause a great deal of confusion.
Easy-to-read, lyrical text tells how cautious Thomas gives a ride to a judge who is in a big hurry to get to a train show.
Sir Handel's thoughtlessness causes Peter Sam to have an accident, Skarloey returns and he and Rusty each rescue Duncan after he makes foolish mistakes, then a television crew comes to film them all.
Peter Sam and Sir Handel get special new parts and Duncan, who gets nothing but an extra run, sulks until he hears about Rheneas, the engine that saved the Railway, and who is about to return.
Sir Handel and Peter Sam learn a lesson in patience, Duncan brings drinks to boy scouts who are working near the railroad tracks, and Sir Handel tells of his adventures in Wales.
While Thomas is being repaired after his pride gets him in trouble, a very difficult diesel engine named Daisy replaces him and causes Percy to make a mistake with the trucks.
A visit from the City of Truro, a famous diesel engine, has Duck feeling proud and Gordon feeling envious, but when a new diesel causes trouble, Duck has to prove himself.
An engine called Duke, lost in his own shed for twenty-two years because of a landslide, is dug out and mended thanks to the young friends who never forgot him.
Percy and Gordon take unexpected trips, James reluctantly gives Toby a push, then the Fat Controller takes eight engines made famous in books to an exhibition.
Thomas the train engine thinks that all the other engines are too busy to help him celebrate his birthday, but he is in for a surprise.
A collection of fourteen previously published stories featuring Thomas, Sir Topham Hat, and their railway friends.
Trevor, a Traction Engine, is happy that he can be useful when he helps Thomas with his work at the harbor.
A collection of fifty-six stories chronicling the adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends.
2 books in 1; "Thomas and the breakdown train" & "Thomas and the freight cars" .
