The stories of Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends have delighted generations of children and adults, but what do we know of the man who created them?
A devoted pastor and family man, the Reverend W Awdry first started telling the stories in order to amuse his own children, with no idea that the characters would lead to a global phenomenon that now, seventy years after their first appearance, shows no signs of waning.
In this fascinating and warm biography, prolific author Brian Sibley brings to life one of the most eminent children’s writers of the twentieth century, tracing his story from his Edwardian childhood through his time at University and into World War 2. A convinced pacifist, Awdry was thrown out of one curacy and denied another, because of his beliefs. Never afraid to fight for what he thought was right, he argued with his publishers and his illustrators, demanding the best for his favourite creations — the trains and their friends.
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Contents
FOREWORD 9
INTRODUCTION: Point of Departure 11
PROLOGUE: The Station Master’s Offi ce 13
CHAPTER 1: ‘Eyes full of twinkles’ 19
CHAPTER 2: ‘I am working very hard’ 46
CHAPTER 3: ‘A very charming fellow indeed’ 68
CHAPTER 4: On the Right Lines 89
CHAPTER 5: ‘A Little Engine Called Edward’ 104
CHAPTER 6: ‘A Cheeky Little Engine’ 121
CHAPTER 7: ‘A Splendid Red Engine’ 135
CHAPTER 8: The Discovery of Sodor 153
CHAPTER 9: Branching Out 174
CHAPTER 10: New Lines on Old Lines 194
CHAPTER 11: Steaming On! 217
CHAPTER 12: All Change! 237
CHAPTER 13: End of the Line? 261
CHAPTER 14: Full Steam Ahead! 293
CHAPTER 15: Really Useful Engines 319
CHAPTER 16: Destinations 350
EPILOGUE: Journey’s End 356
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 365
INDEX 369
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BRIAN SIBLEY is a writer and broadcaster with a longstanding passion for the writings of C.S. Lewis. His books include The Land of Narnia and Shadlowlands: The True Story of C.S. Lewis and Joy Davidman. He is also known for his highly acclaimed BBC serializations of the Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings.Больше книг от того же автора (ов) / редактор
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