Air date: September 3rd, 2007 (UK), September 7th, 2007 (US)
A famous storyteller is coming to the island to open a new library. Thomas is chosen to show her around Sodor to give her inspiration for a story she will read at the opening. Thomas collects her from Brendam Docks and decides to take her to Pirate's Cove but stops when he sees James with a broken siderod. Thomas has to forgo taking the storyteller to Pirate's Cove to pull James and his passengers to Maithwaite Station.
Thomas decides to take the storyteller to the ruined castle instead but meets Emily, who had a broken whistle while taking some flour to the bakery and it is not safe to work without one. Thomas pulls Emily to the bakery and tells the storyteller that he will take her to Misty Valley so she can make a story about magic, but then, he sees Percy stranded in an overflowing river and has to push him out. Unfortunately, it is time for the opening and Thomas only manages to get there with seconds to spare. Luckily, the storyteller has an idea for a story: Thomas' adventures from the day.
This episode contains examples of:
- Rule of Three: Thomas helps out three engines during his journey to the library - James, Emily, and Percy.
