CHRISTOPHER AWDRY

Part of the re-vamped Thomas the Tank Engine The Railway Series.

Welcome to the Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway! Written by world renowned author of Thomas the Tank Engine, Christopher Awdry and illustrated by award winning artist Marc Vyvyan-Jones, these charming and delightful stories will be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Find out how General got his name, or how Rachel helped save a stranded goose, or even how about the day they had a special wedding day at the EMSR. This compendium comprises all six stories from the series and all the stories are based on real events that happened at the Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway. So what are you waiting for? Come and join in the fun!

Why is Thomas Blue? What did the Rev'd Awdry think of the TV Series? Which Story does Percy first appear in? These are just three of the many questions, which are asked regularly, and the answer to these and many others are here. Reading Between the Lines builds on the popular book published by the Rev'd W Awdry and his brother George in 1987 and now out of print. While covering some of the history of the Island of Sodor, home of Thomas the Tank Engine and his many friends, and listing the friends created by the Awdrys', father and son, this new book concentrates mainly on answering those questions and setting out, story by story, the location, origin and story out-line for every tale so far published in what has become a "Classic" series of children's books. First published in 2005, and out of print for a number of years, this Second, '20th Anniversary edition has been created due to the high popularity of the book and high demand from many fans for a re-publication. Packed with lots of useful information that any fan of the 'Railway Series' would love to see, such as the real life events that shaped the stories, or the never seen before notes and thoughts of Rev'd Awdry, written in his own hand, this book promises to pull no punches as the author highlights key moments that shaped the creation of a series that became a household name...

Why is Thomas Blue? What did the Rev’d Awdry think of the TV Series? Which Story does Percy first appear in? These are just three of the many questions, which are asked regularly, and the answer to these and many others are here. Reading Between the Lines builds on the popular book published by the Rev’d W Awdry and his brother George in 1987 and now out of print. While covering some of the history of the Island of Sodor, home of Thomas the Tank Engine and his many friends, and listing the friends created by the Awdrys', father and son, this new book concentrates mainly on answering those questions and setting out, story by story, the location, origin and story out-line for every tale so far published in what has become a “Classic” series of children’s books. First published in 2005, and out of print for a number of years, this Second, ’20th Anniversary edition has been created due to the high popularity of the book and high demand from many fans for a re-publication. Packed with lots of useful information that any fan of the ‘Railway Series’ would love to see, such as the real life events that shaped the stories, or the never seen before notes and thoughts of Rev’d Awdry, written in his own hand, this book promises to pull no punches as the author highlights key moments that shaped the creation of a series that became a household name…

With four new stories and Clive Spong's stunning illustrations of Thomas and the new vintage coach, Victoria, this book is a must have for all fans. Toby and Henrietta are overcrowded carrying the workmen from the Quarry. The Fat Controller and the Quarry Manager don't know what to do, but Thomas finds the perfect solution when he meets Victoria - a lovely, old carriage. While Victoria is being renovated, Daisy discovers that she doesn't like snakes very much when a whole boxful of eels escape on to the platform! And once finished, Victoria, Toby and Henrietta become Sodor's Vintage Train.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

James is excited because he is going to collect the Queen of Sodor. But he is not so impressed when he finds out that the 'Queen' is a filthy old barge! Can he deliver her to the scrap yard without getting dirty?

The engines decide to have a 'best dressed engine' competition. Gordon thinks he is far too important to take part, but before long, he is in the competition whether he wants to be or not!

A collection of three THOMAS PICTURE STORYBOOKS: THOMAS AND GORDON OFF THE RAILS, THOMAS COMES TO BREAKFAST and THOMAS AND THE HURRICANE. Illustrated in full colour by Robin Davies.