Molly (Story Library Book)

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Molly
Overview
Author	Paul Larson (original story)
Illustrator(s)	Robin Davies Jerry Smith
Publisher(s)	Egmont Books
Series	My Thomas Story Library
Published	2006/2015
Release Guide
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Molly, re-titled Molly the Yellow Engine in 2011 and Molly the Very Special Engine in 2015, is the fortieth book in the My Thomas Story Library series.

Plot

Thomas meets a new yellow engine named Molly, who is sad because she has to take empty trucks. Thomas tries to help by brightening up Molly's load with tarpaulins and lanterns, but his plan backfires. Molly soon learns that sometimes empty trucks can be important.

Characters

• Thomas
• Henry
• Gordon
• James
• Percy
• Toby
• Emily
• Molly
• Sir Topham Hatt
• Edward (does not speak)
• Troublesome Trucks (cameos)

Locations

• Peel Godred
• Brendam Docks
• Knapford
• Abbey
• The Coaling Plant
• The Intersection

Trivia

• This book is based on the ninth series episode, Molly's Special Special.
• Toby appears in this book, despite him not appearing in the actual episode, but he is at the Coaling Plant instead of Edward.
• This book was featured as a read along on the Read and Play! app with narration by Mark Moraghan.

Goofs

• Molly's buffers are black when they should be silver.
• In the last illustration, shadows can be seen under Molly and Gordon's eyes, but not under Thomas.

Gallery

2006 prototype cover

2011 cover

2015 cover

Japanese cover