Edward, Gordon and Henry

by W. Awdry

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32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 31, 1985

About the author

Wilbert Vere Awdry, OBE, better known as the Rev. W. Awdry, was an English clergyman, railway enthusiast and children's author, and creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, who starred in Awdry's acclaimed Railway Series.

The characters that would make Awdry famous, and the first stories featuring them, were invented in 1943 to amuse his son Christopher during a bout of measles. The first book (The Three Railway Engines) was published in 1945, and by the time Awdry stopped writing in 1972, The Railway Series numbered 26 books. Christopher subsequently added further books to the series.

Reviews

[Benjamin Stahl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gordon being a bit of a douche, as usual. Also, I like the nod to poor Henry being walled up inside the tunnel Poe-style.

[Mimi · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was so-so. I had read this one before the reverse side story when I should have done the opposite so I was a bit confused as to why an engine was bricked up in a tunnel and being left there "for always".

I'm not a big fan of this book but it wasn't terrible at all. The engines are a little rude to one another but I suppose that can help with real life lessons for children as not everyone in life will be polite always.