Little Tim Series

Tim to the Rescue

by Edward Ardizzone

Published 31 December 1949

Having gone back to sea as second ship's boy, Tim befriends Ginger, the first ship's boy, and rescues him during a great storm.

Charlotte lives in a big house with lots of toys. Most little girls would be happy with so many toys, but not Charlotte! She wants to play with real friends and have real adventures. And on one dark and stormy day, Charlotte pops up - literally - in Tim and Ginger's maritime world. Her adventures - and a veritable sea of delightful troubles - are just beginning. The Little Tim books have been cherished by readers young and old for their spirited adventures told by a storyteller who speaks straight to children's imaginations, and for their indelible portrait of life in a sleepy English coastal community.

Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain

by Edward Ardizzone

Published December 1955

Follows the adventures of a stowaway boy, including his friendship with captain and crew and near shipwreck during a violent storm.

Tim and Ginger

by Edward Ardizzone

Published 1 September 1965

"We are on a lee shore," said Tim. "Be prepared to land, but I don't like the look of it," At that moment a great wave hurled them towards the shore and smashed the boat against the rocks. Ginger pays no heed to the advice of the old boatman about dangerous tides. When he goes shrimping, he soon gets into trouble. Tim bravely rows a small boat out to sea to find his friend. But danger is looming on the rocks!

Tim All Alone

by Edward Ardizzone

Published December 1956

Little Tim's adventures at sea have delighted generations of children ever since the first book was published in 1936. In this Kate Greenaway winning title, Tim arrives home after a long holiday to find his parents have vanished. He is determined to search the whole wide world, if necessary, to find them, and sets out on a journey filled with sea-faring adventure.

Tim in Danger

by Edward Ardizzone

Published 1 October 1900

When Ginger runs away to go to sea, Tim and Charlotte follow him and, having no money to return home, sign on as members of a ship's crew and have many adventures, including a shipwreck, before they find Ginger again.

Tim to the Lighthouse

by Edward Ardizzone

Published June 1968

One night Tim notices that the light from the lighthouse is out. This means danger for ships at sea, who rely on the light to steer clear of the rocks. Foul play is suspected and it's up to Tim and friends to save the day in one of their most exciting, and most dangerous, adventures ever!

The Little Tim Collection

by Edward Ardizzone

Published 2 September 2010

"Some of the saltiest and most satisfying picture books created during the last generation." - Maurice Sendak, author of Where the Wild Things Are

“ Tim has the sort of adventures that every child needs, unshakably rooted in the real world, but unhampered by interference from anxious adults. His stirring but comforting maritime experiences are those a child might dream of - full of storms, shipwrecks and fascinating knots. He deals doggedly with dangers, never stints on chores below deck and always gets home after the voyage.” - 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up

“ This is pure escapism and it is refreshing to find a book of such quality surviving and succeeding through generations of readers but still being published today amongst the buzz and fizz of novelty books.” www.writeaway.org.uk

” The combination of exciting action, vivid characters and fabulously detailed illustrations still make the Little Tim series enthralling.”

- The Ultimate First Book Guide

Tim's Friend Towser

by Edward Ardizzone

Published December 1962

Tim and Ginger find a puppy in one of the lifeboats and decide to call him Towser. But as Towser grows bigger and bigger, they have to work very hard at keeping him a secret. Captain Piper hates dogs! A classic picture book that has enthralled generations of children and is set to win the hearts of many more.

Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain Collector's Edition

by Edward Ardizzone

Published 1 October 2015

80th anniversary edition of the first title in the much-loved Little Tim series, beautifully produced in the same size as one of the first editions, with original hand-lettering. A young boy wants to be a sailor, but his parents say he is much too young. Tim grabs the chance to stow away on a steamer, but little does he expect the hard work, stormy sea and sinking ship to come! Little Tim's adventures at sea have delighted generations of children ever since the first book was published in 1936. Edward Ardizzone, who illustrated over 170 books in his lifetime, received the prestigious Kate Greenaway medal for Tim All Alone in 1956.

Ship's Cook Ginger

by Edward Ardizzone

Published 25 August 1977

Ginger is the ship's cook in this story by the author of Tim All Alone (which won the first Kate Greenaway Medal), Tim to the Rescue, Lucy Brown and Mr Grimes, Tim and Lucy Go to Sea and The Little Bookroom.

Tim's Last Voyage

by Edward Ardizzone

Published 2 November 1972

The poor Arabella bounced and shuddered to a stop. She had run aground and was at the mercy of the breaking waves whichdashed over her and carried away her boats When Tim and Ginger sign up for a short three-day voyage on the Arabella, they don t expect to be fighting for their lives. Tim and Ginger s last voyage together turns into one of their most exciting adventures ever!

Tim and Lucy Go to Sea

by Edward Ardizzone

Published December 1958

"Hallo boy!" she said. "Where are you going and what is your name?" "My name is Tim," answered the boy, "I am a sailor, and I have been shipwrecked." Things never quite go to plan on one of Tim's voyages. In this adventure, Tim and his new friend Lucy go to sea in the beautiful yacht, Evangeline, but they quickly fall into the clutches of some villainous mutineers .