Little Tim And the Brave Sea Captain (Picture Puffin S.) - Softcover

Ardizzone, Edward

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140501754 ISBN 13: 9780140501759

Publisher: Puffin, 1977

Synopsis

Adventures of brave Tim and his friend the old sea captain.

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Review:

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

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An exquisite reissue of Edward Ardizzone's classic 1936 picture book, which is sure to enchant a new generation of readers

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

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This charming and ultimately reassuring story is a reissue of Edward Ardizzone's classic 1936 picture book. The exquisite illustrations have stood the test of time and are sure to enchant a new generation of children and their parents.

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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.

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This is the first book I ever read (age 5) and it started my passion for sea stories. Little Tim stows away on a ship. He makes friends with the captain but then a storm blows up and the ship starts to sink. The crew put off in the lifeboats, leaving only the captain (who refuses to go) and Tim (who's been forgotten). I remember my fear as a small boy when I thought Tim was going to drown. I won't tell you what happens. Read it for yourself. It's a charming book and beautifully illustrated by the author.

About the Author:

Edward Ardizzone (1900-1979) illustrated over 200 books and was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal for Tim All Alone. He was awarded the CBE in 1971.

About this edition

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 1977
• ISBN 10: 0140501754
• ISBN 13: 9780140501759
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48