Synopses & Reviews
THE CROSSING CAN be a very dangerous place. Really Useful Engines must watch closely to make sure that it is safe. Here, young drivers can help Thomas give right of way to Bertie and Percy to stop for a bunch of school children. And then, readers can help the engines start on their way again. All year round, being careful at the crossing is an important and fun part of being part of the Sodor Railway. And this fun and interactive format will have readers stopping and starting over and over again.
About the Author
In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small, blue, wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, the Reverend W. Awdry, made up to accompany this wonderful toy, were first published in 1945. He continued to create new adventures and characters until 1972, when he retired from writing. Reverend Awdry died in 1997 at age 85.