Tim to the Rescue (Little Tim)

Edward Ardizzone

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Tim to the Rescue (Little Tim)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Edward Ardizzone

Reading Level 1-2 6LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 1st 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

The salty spray of the sea splashes against your face as thunder rumbles overhead. Tim grips the ropes tight, watching the storm swirl around the ship. When Ginger gets caught in the wild waves, Tim knows he must be brave to save his new friend.

Themes

AdventureFriendshipRescueJuvenile FictionPicture Books

Quick Assessment

This picture book follows young Tim as he returns to sea and forms a friendship with Ginger, another ship's boy. Together they face a fierce storm, highlighting themes of courage and friendship suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8. The story features mild peril but remains gentle and reassuring throughout.

For Parents

Content Intensity

6LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
1
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
ISBN
9781845074586
Pages
48
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
Published
March 3, 2006
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Adventure StoriesRescuesSea StoriesAction & AdventureTransportationSailingAdventure and AdventurersTimStorms