A collection of four stories chronicling the adventures of several railway engines.

A collection of four stories chronicling the adventures of several railway engines.

Thomas is convinced that he can drive himself! When he heads off on his own, he learns that stopping can be harder than starting. This classic story, originally by the Reverend W Awdry, has been adapted to appeal to the reader who is just beginning to read. Includes fun language building activities.

The Reverend Awdry created Thomas the Tank Engine for his son, Christopher Awdry, who continued his father's work by writing a further 14 books. Thomas fans will be delighted to see all of Christopher Awdry's stories beautifully reproduced and printed for the first time since 1996. Christopher Awdry's first Thomas book for 10 years is also being published by Egmont in September 2007.

Gordon learns some lessons about how to be a really useful engine.

The Fat Controller has re-oped the a branch line on which Duck worked, and is joined by Oliver, a Great Western Engine who is saved from the scrap heap.