Tim in danger
Edward Ardizzone
Tim in danger
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Edward Ardizzone
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Tim and Charlotte set off on a daring journey to find their friend Ginger, who has run away to sea. Without any money to head back, they join a ship’s crew and face thrilling challenges, including a shipwreck, as they navigate the vast ocean. Their adventure is filled with excitement and bravery as they search for Ginger and work together to overcome obstacles.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 5-8.
Why we rated Tim in danger 9LP
Tim in danger is written at a Level 4-5 reading level (approximately 1,857 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tim in danger works for readers up to grade 6.5.
Read aloud, Tim in danger takes about 12 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.
We rate Tim in danger as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Tim in danger explores adventure, friendship, and sea stories — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, sea stories.
- ✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 4 more books in the Little Tim series.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0688176755
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,857
- Read-Aloud
- ~12 min