Thomas and the Shark (Thomas & Friends)

Illustrated by Richard Courtney
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$5.99 US
On sale Jan 08, 2013 | 32 Pages | 978-0-307-98200-1
Salty is bringing a new friend to the Sodor aquarium—A SHARK! And he needs Thomas the Tank Engine's help to get him there. Little boys and girls ages 3-7 who love trains will dive in to this Step into Reading adventure featuring all their favorite Thomas & Friends engines.
In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small blue wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, 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 the age of 85. View titles by Rev. W. Awdry
Richard Courtney is a published illustrator known for his colorful work in the children’s book series Thomas & Friends. View titles by Richard Courtney

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Salty is bringing a new friend to the Sodor aquarium—A SHARK! And he needs Thomas the Tank Engine's help to get him there. Little boys and girls ages 3-7 who love trains will dive in to this Step into Reading adventure featuring all their favorite Thomas & Friends engines.

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In the early 1940s, a loving father crafted a small blue wooden engine for his son, Christopher. The stories that this father, 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 the age of 85. View titles by Rev. W. Awdry
Richard Courtney is a published illustrator known for his colorful work in the children’s book series Thomas & Friends. View titles by Richard Courtney

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