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The Close Shave is a children's book published by Random House Books as part of the company's Step into Reading series. It is loosely based on the Duck and the Diesel Engine story, "A Close Shave", and the second series episode adapting it.
Plot
The book is a simplified retelling of the events of "A Close Shave"; one day, Thomas' train runs away and pushes Duck into a barber's shop, angering the owner. However, nobody is hurt, and Duck is hailed as a hero for stopping the trucks, which Harvey clears away.
Characters
- Duck
- Thomas (does not speak)
- Troublesome Trucks (do not speak)
- Sir Topham Hatt (not named; does not speak)
- Harvey (cameo)
Trivia
- Thomas takes Edward's role in the beginning of the book.
- Harvey appears in this book despite not being introduced until the sixth series.