Edward's Exploit and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories (Thomas & Friends) (Pictureback(R)) [Paperback]

Reverend W Awdry (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Pictureback(R)

Full-color photos. Edward proves to Gordon and James that even though he's an old-fashioned engine, he can still "chug-chug" with the best of them. Other tales in the collection are "Donald and Douglas," "The Deputation," and "The Diseasal."  

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Full-color photos. Edward proves to Gordon and James that even though he's an old-fashioned engine, he can still "chug-chug" with the best of them. Other tales in the collection are "Donald and Douglas," "The Deputation," and "The Diseasal."  

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (March 16, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679838961
• ISBN-13: 978-0679838968
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.2 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #493,951 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Get the earlier stories instead, June 14, 2005

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Jamie R. Vislocky "Jamie" (california) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Edward's Exploit and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories (Thomas & Friends) (Pictureback(R)) (Paperback)

Our two year old is a HUGE Thomas fan and also loves to read. About six months ago, we picked up three Thomas paperbacks at a used book store. They are the earlier ones, written a few years before these stories. The books we bought were exciting, well written, taught lessons and captivated my son completely. We thought it would be a great idea to get some more Thomas books.
The collection of stories in "Edward's Exploit" are LAME. I'm sorry to say it, but it's true. The stories barely make sense. The writing and grammar are poor. The story lines (when comprehensible) are boring and occasionly use innapropriate language. The pictures are alright to look at, but my son quickly loses interest in the stories and asks to read "Terence" or "Thomas fish" instead. I strongly recommend the story books "A Cow on the Line", "Thomas in Trouble", and "Thomas gets Tricked" instead of these newer books. I am most likely headed to the used toy store with "Edward's Exploit" and "James in a Mess". Don't waste your money!

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars RUDE & AGGRESSIVE, November 9, 2004

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twinmom - See all my reviews

This review is from: Edward's Exploit and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories (Thomas & Friends) (Pictureback(R)) (Paperback)

The number of times "Shut Up" appears in these stories is shocking!! We have never seen the series but we have a cute Scholastic Thomas book and when our son received a Thomas Train Set I picked up a couple more books from the library. My husband and I were VERY disapointed with the language and the aggressive nature of all the characters (trains & people). Trains hitting each other and saying "there's more coming should you misbehave." Threatening to send trains away for being "clumsy." Of course our son loves the books because he loves trains but we don't want him learning anything these books have to teach.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Rude Beginnings, August 2, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Edward's Exploit and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories (Thomas & Friends) (Pictureback(R)) (Paperback)

This book has several words in which I feel are not appropriate for a child's ear/story. Many of the characters are angry and show resentment. Would not advise buying for someone else's child.