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Thomas Story Library
Elizabeth Tsl 06
Picture character books
- GenresTrainsPicture Books
34 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2008
About the author
W. Awdry
1,284 books119 followersWilbert 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.
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.
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February 19, 2017
Elizabeth:
Elizabeth is a vintage Sentinel steam lorry, owned by Sir Topham Hatt. She often works alongside the Skarloey Railway.
Can the puddings be delivered in time?
Elizabeth is a vintage Sentinel steam lorry, owned by Sir Topham Hatt. She often works alongside the Skarloey Railway.
Can the puddings be delivered in time?
Displaying 1 - 1 of 1 review