James and the Red Balloon And Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories

In 1944, a country vicar, the Reverend W Awdry, wrote the stories he had been telling his two young sons about a group of engines with very recognizable personalities. In 1945, the first book featuring Thomas and the other Really Useful Engines was published, and in the 60 years since, the tales of these friendly engines have become beloved classics around the world. From the Trade Paperback edition.Awdry, Wilbert V. is the author of 'James and the Red Balloon And Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories', published 2005 under ISBN 9780375830266 and ISBN 037583026X.