Thomas Goes to School

Thomas Goes to School is a Mini Book written by Christopher Awdry and illustrated by Ken Stott.

Plot
Everyday when Thomas puffed down his branch line he would pass a village school. Thomas would go around the curve and whistle "Peep, peep! Hello! Here I am.". The children would be playing on the playground. They would stop playing when they heard Thomas. They would run to the wall that seperates the track from the school and wave to Thomas. Thomas would like to go to school as he told Percy that he would, but Sir Topham Hatt said "You're far too big to go to school, and far too useful!". Then one afternoon Thomas stopped by the school the children didn't wave or smile. A group of parents and teachers stood by the school looking serious. A banner read " Save our school from closing down! Come to our Grand Fair!", on the way home Thomas' driver had an idea to bring his two donkeys to the fairr and give the children rides. Thomas' fireman said he had a clown costume to wear and make the children laugh. In the shed that night Thomas told Percy and Toby about the school fair. Thomas wanted to help because he would miss seeing the children. The morning of the fair arrived and Thomas' driver told Sir Topham Hatt he had bad news. His donkeys had come down with a bad cough and couldn't come to the fair. Thomas was to be washed and he would give the kids rides instead. Annie and Clarabel were decorated with balloons for the fair. Thomas puffed to the fair. When Thomas arrived the playground was busy. His fireman was there making the children laugh. They sold cupcakes and tea. There were games to play and competitions to win. Thomas was the main attraction because he could give rides and the children loved that. Sir Topham Hatt announced they had raised enough money to save the school and everyone cheered. Thomas was delighted he helped save the school.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Percy
 * Toby
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Annie and Clarabel (cameo)