Cranky
By W. Awdry
2008
First Published
3.45
Average Rating
32
Number of Pages
The perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine! Cranky the Crane works at the Docks on the Island of Sodor. He was rude to tank engines, Thomas and Percy, and loved to play tricks on them. Then one day a strong storm hit Sodor and Cranky needed the little engines' help. Cranky is a much-loved character from the classic Thomas the Tank Engine TV series. Thomas Engine Adventures is a great way to pass on the tradition of Thomas to early readers. Children aged 2 and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller's railway. These fun, short stories come with a bonus spot-and-see activity at the end. Perfect for bedtime. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
Avg Rating
3.45
Number of Ratings
29
5 STARS
24%
4 STARS
31%
3 STARS
17%
2 STARS
21%
1 STARS
7%
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Author
W. Awdry
Author · 216 books
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.
