Thomas Library: James

Thomas Story Library #2

by W. Awdry

Picture character books

Genres: Childrens

Paperback

First published December 1, 2003

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

[Abigail]

A good book to read aloud to younger siblings

[Andy Hickman]

“James the Red Engine”
With a new coat of paint and the ability to pull both trucks and carriages, James gets a little too sure of himself. But when he manages to to get the Troublesome Trucks to behave theFat Controller praises him for a job well done.

[Gavin]

James loves his red paint. He needs a lesson in humility and gets it. Another delightful tale for the younger reader and good for those starting to read for themselves also.