by W. Awdry (Author)
Little boys ages 3-6 will love this charming Little Golden Book that captures all the fun, friendship, and adventure of the Thomas the Tank Engine DVD Hero of the Rails. Thomas discovers a long-lost engine and attempts to save him from the scrap yard by repairing him in secret. The plan works perfectly--until that meddlesome engine Spencer gets involved
Author Biography
In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small blue wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, Reverend W. Awdry, made up to accompany this wonderful toy were first published in 1945. He continued to create new adventures and characters until 1972, when he retired from writing. Reverend Awdry died in 1997 at the age of 85.
Number of Pages: 24
Dimensions: 0.24 x 7.92 x 6.64 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: May 11, 2010
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Hero of the Rails
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.6
Point Value: 0.5