tea_tales_tomes's review against another edition

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5.0

Who would have thought that Thomas would be only the 2nd book in the series? Live and learn. I can't get over what a treat this series is. It also feels like it is such value for money. Each little book has four short stories in it, each one with sophisticated language that still manages to keeps the kids hooked on the story. There are also good story arcs and character developments which is spectacular considering that the books are not very long.

sean67's review against another edition

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4.0

The Railway Series book 2 and Thomas arrives, and surprisingly or not surprisingly, depending on your opinion of this tank engine, he is a bit of a muppet.
In fact he is quite painful for the most part, but the stories are again engaging and this series, with the better name The Railway Series is a great creation by Rev Awdry.
Good train fun!!

thatokiebird's review against another edition

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2.0

(Read with little sister as part of the "1,001 Children's Books To Read")

These stories are very long for kids, but you learn about tons of details about different trains and engines.

traditionson's review against another edition

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4.0

The first actual Thomas book, which really shows how full of himself he was at the beginning and the changes that he went through to become the engine that most people know from the tv programmes. I enjoyed seeing them all in a different light.
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