Thomas the Tank Engine Anniversary Edition (The Railway Series) (1946)

by Rev. W. Awdry

Series: The Railway Series (book 2)

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I like Thomas. I like Thomas because I like it. The favorite part is the breakdown train. The breakdown train goes on a piece of grass where it's a field. You should read it if you want to. (

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The Railway Series (book 2)

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1946

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Sodor

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Waterstones The Nation's Favourite Children's Books (1997, No 73)

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What clergymen do
In their spare time is write books
About tank engines.
(thorold)

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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0375833730, Hardcover)

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.

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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.… (more)

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