Harvey (Story Library book)

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Harvey
Overview
Author	Jonathan Trueman (original story)
Illustrator(s)	Robin Davies Creative Design
Publisher(s)	Egmont Books
Series	My Thomas Story Library
Published	2006/2011
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Harvey, re-titled Harvey the Crane Engine in 2011, is the thirty-eighth book in the My Thomas Story Library series.

Plot

When Harvey arrives on Sodor, the other engines cast him out for his looks. But when Percy has an accident at Bulgy's Bridge, Harvey comes to the rescue and shows the other engines that he is really useful after all.

Characters

• Thomas
• Edward
• Henry
• Gordon
• James
• Percy
• Harvey
• Troublesome Trucks
• Bertie
• Cranky
• Sir Topham Hatt
• The Railway Board (do not speak)
• Bulgy (mentioned)

Locations

• Brendam Docks
• Tidmouth Sheds
• Bulgy's Bridge

Trivia

• This book is based on the sixth series episode, Harvey to the Rescue.
• This is one of the few My Thomas Story Library books to have all characters that speak in both the book and what the book is based on.
• This book was featured as a read along on the Read and Play! app with narration by Mark Moraghan.

Goofs

• In the third illustration, Percy's siderods clip through the shed wall.
• Percy's train does not have a break van.
• In the eighth illustration, Percy's number appears to be missing.
• In the last illustration, Thomas' wheel arch is purple instead of blue.

Gallery

2011 cover