Here for the first time are six of the famous "TIM' stories together in one volume. These delightful tales of one little boy's adventures have given many children pleasure over the years and ensured Edward Ardizzone's position as one of the great children's illustrators.
Tim and Ginger
Tim and Ginger love to sit with the old boatman, who tells them tales about the sea, ships and dangerous tides. Ginger, however pays no attention to the old man's warnings, and, one day he is trapped by the tide. Tim has to come to the rescue . . .
Tim and Charlotte
Charlotte is washed ashore near Tim's home one day and Tim, resourceful as ever, comes to her rescue. Charlotte eventually becomes one of the family. However, trouble begins when Charlotte's true identity is discovered.
Tim's Friend Towser
Tim and Ginger are cabin boys on the S.S. Royal Fusilier. One day they find a strange stowaway–a tiny puppy Tim and Ginger love their new friend, but they have one enormous problem–Captain Piper hates dogs!
Tim to the Lighthouse
One dark stormy night little Tim wakes up to find that there is no light shining from the lighthouse near his home. Ships passing in the night might be wrecked on the treacherous rocks. Brave Tim sets out with his old friend Captain McFee to solve the mystery of the lighthouse.
Tim in Danger
When Ginger tires of being a land lubber and runs away to sea, Tim and Charlotte set out in search of their friend.
Tim All Alone
One day Tim arrives back at his home by the sea. He has been on a long holiday. Imagine his surprise when he finds his house locked and shuttered and no sign of his parents! Tim sets out to solve this mystery and has some hair raising adventures along the way.
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