An original Reverend W. Awdry English language railway story!
Includes two stories:
Paint Pots and Queens
Elizabeth II is coming to Sodor and Henry brags that he will be chosen to take the Royal Train, but these plans are soon put to rest when Henry disturbs a painter and a paint pot falls onto him. Meanwhile, Thomas and Gordon apologise to the Fat Controller for being silly and he allows Gordon to pull the Royal Train. On the big day, Thomas gets the coaches ready and Edward clears the line in front. The Queen meets all the engines and talks personally to Thomas, Edward and Gordon, but the latter feels proudest of all.
Leaves
After a long tedious wash-down following his derailment in the ditch, Gordon is forbidden from pulling coaches and told to shunt trucks until he behaves, and he begins to order the trucks about. Later, he tries to warn James that the hill is slippery from leaves. James simply laughs, but soon regrets it when the coaches drag him down the hill. Gordon takes pity and helps James up again.
Book |
Used book |
Used book- excellent condition |
Age interest |
3-8 years |
Content |
Colour illustrations |
Illustrator |
C. Reginald Dalby |
Copyright date |
1953 |
Edition |
1994 |
Binding |
hard cover |
Pagination |
32 |
Publisher |
Grolier Book Club |
Dimensions (cm) L X W |
17 x 22 |