Percy the Small Engine

Railway Series #11

by W. Awdry, C. Reginald Dalby (Illustrator)

Percy, The Small Engine (Railway Series, No.11)

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Fiction, Trains, Fantasy, Adventure

64 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2001

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

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a Lovely book which reminds me of childhood sitting in front of the TV Watching Thomas & Friends on Home Video.

[Jordan Maitlen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Percy. I’m glad he got his own book. The first couple of stories were nice. Be yourself unashamedly, but don’t be afraid to be firm with the haters either.

The last two stories were also cute. Good book.

P.S.: Why do some of the illustrations look incomplete?

P.S.S.: It was nice to finally meet Duck and Harold as well.

[Alyce Caswell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Poor Percy. His own pride got the better of him.

[booklady · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was always fond of Percy. He is green (typically my favorite color) plucky for a little guy and happy to help out his fellow engines. Here he shows himself up, not to his best advantage but still ‘human’ – for an engine! 😉

[Christopher Dennis · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first Awdry book owned from mid-1970s has ensured that Percy has remained my favourite standard gauge Railway Series engine with only Toby and Duck coming close.
Charming tale of perserverance and humilty in a fun wrapping that stands the test of time.

[Meowcats TV · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun Percy book.