Charlie the Choo-Choo

Not to be confused with Choo-Choo Charles or Choo-Choo Charlie.
Charlie the Choo-Choo
First edition cover
AuthorStephen King (as Beryl Evans)
IllustratorNed Dameron
Cover artistNed Dameron
LanguageEnglish
SeriesThe Dark Tower
GenreChildren's fiction
PublisherSimon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date
November 11, 2016
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (Hardcover)
Pages24
ISBN978-1534401235

Charlie the Choo-Choo: From the World of The Dark Tower[1] is a children's book by Stephen King,[2] published under the pseudonym Beryl Evans. The story was written by Stephen King and published in King's previous novel The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands. The story is intended to be creepy and give children nightmares.[3] It was published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers on November 11, 2016.[4] The book appears in the first episode of the Apple TV+ miniseries Lisey's Story (2021).

Plot

Bob, an engineer for The Mid-World Railway Company, and a sentient locomotive named Charlie, make regular trips between St. Louis and Topeka. When Mr. Martin, the President of The Mid-World Railway Company, orders a new diesel locomotive to replace Charlie, the sentient locomotive is abandoned in a rail yard. Years later, when the diesel locomotive fails to start for Mr. Martin, who needs it to get to his daughter's piano recital in Topeka, Engineer Bob suggests using Charlie instead. The decision proves successful, and Mr. Martin later gets Charlie and Engineer Bob a gig pulling children in railroad cars around an amusement park.

Background

The book was first revealed at San Diego Comic-Con, where a limited edition of 150 copies were given to attendees. Actress Allison Davies participated in a book signing at the event, portraying the fictional author Beryl Evans.[2]

References

  1. ^ Beryl Evans (22 November 2016). Charlie the Choo-Choo : From the world of The Dark Tower. Simonandschuster.com. ISBN 9781534401235. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  2. ^ a b "'Charlie the Choo-Choo': 'The Dark Tower' fans seek Stephen King storybook that isn't real". Ew.com. 22 July 2016. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  3. ^ France, Emilie-Stephen King (2016-10-28). "La Tour Sombre : Charlie The Choo-Choo en librairies". Stephen King France (in French). Retrieved 2020-02-06.
  4. ^ "Lilja's". Liljas-library.com. Retrieved 7 October 2017.


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