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Percy's Promise
A classic Thomas the Tank Engine story from 1956, starring Percy, the little green engine, is now a sturdy board book for the youngest Thomas & Friends fans. Train-loving boys and girls ages 0 to 3 will be captivated by the vintage illustrations, which perfectly capture the personalities of Percy and the other engines in the adventure.
- GenresPicture BooksTrains
24 pages, Board Book
First published January 1, 1991
About the author
W. Awdry
1,223 books117 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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August 31, 2020
Percy becomes a Hero in this Story as he battles a Storm to get the Passengers home from the Seaside.
July 11, 2019
Love it. One of my favorites as a kid.
November 30, 2021
A good story about keeping your promises. Percy tackles flood waters better than most cars :P
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