Bill and Ben (Story Library book)

Bill and Ben is the twelfth book in the My Thomas Story Library series.

Plot
Bill and Ben are working at the quarry, which they found quite boring, when Ben heard a strange noise. Bill couldn't hear anything, though. The Quarry Master told them they needed to go and see the Fat Controller at the Harbour. The twins thought they were in trouble, but they weren't - the Fat Controller was only asking them to look after Edward's trucks, as he was taking children on a special trip. The trucks tricked Bill and Ben into thinking they were nice, but actually they were telling Bill and Ben the wrong places to shunt them too. The twins followed the truck's instructions, but blocked Gordon in by mistake! The Fat Controller was angry with them, and told them to clear up the mess they had made. They went back to the quarry once they had finished, and Bill heard a strange noise. Suddenly, the alarm rang and the Quarry Master started shouting to clear the quarry, and the workmen clambered into Bill and Ben's trucks. As they pulled out of the quarry, they heard a cry - one of the workmen had been left behind! Ben waited as the workman managed to jump aboard, and the twins set off again, getting away just in time. The Fat Controller arrived with Edward to congratulate them with three cheers.

Characters

 * Bill and Ben
 * The Fat Controller
 * Gordon
 * Edward
 * Troublesome Trucks