Edward the Blue Engine

Railway Series #9

by W. Awdry, C. Reginald Dalby (Illustrator)

Four classic stories about Edward, the kindest engine in the shed. Edward may be old, but he is very loyal. Whether it is with a silly cow on the line or a scary runaway train, Edward is always eager to help out.

1 Cows
2 Bertie's Chase
3 Saved From Scrap
4 Old Iron

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Picture Books, Fantasy, Trains, Adventure

64 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1954

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gotta love Edward!
This Book contains the Stories Cows, Bertie's Chase, Saved from Scrap & Old Iron.

With some Good Artwork from Clarance Regnald Dalby.

All 4 stories Were Wonderfully adapted for The Second Series of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends that aired on Children's ITV from the 24th of September, The 1st of October & the 8th of October 1986.

[booklady · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is so much to like about The Railways Series. The personification of the engines, cars, buses and tractors, allows readers, especially children learn lessons about behavior, getting along, justice, etc., in a non-threatening way.

This particular book was very enjoyable for me as two elderly machines due to be scrapped were instead found to be still useful and refurbished instead. The messages these stories tell are so wonderful and children need to hear them.

[Michael · Rating 2 out of 5]

Yup

[Andy Hickman · Rating 2 out of 5]

Gentleness and Kindness - when needed - is what makes a hero!

[The Breakneck Bookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this to my little boy in the evening and both he and I enjoyed it. I have the complete collection but chose this as it's my son's name. The stories are lovely and endearing but are short enough for a little ones attention to keep up.

[Jordan Maitlen · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first two stories are okay, but kindness goes a long way and the last two stories show that off really well. Would be very happy to learn kids read these and still are!

[Meowcats TV · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Old Iron and Saved From Scrap. Cows! and Bertie's Chase are a bit more whatever but still a solid book overall

[Bree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Notes:
we read these books so many times
the classic series is the only way to enjoy Thomas