Tim's Last Voyage (Little Tim)
Edward Ardizzone
Tim's Last Voyage (Little Tim)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Edward Ardizzone
The text is written at a 2nd 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
I have a secret about the Arabella—she’s not just any boat. When she gets stuck and the waves start crashing, Tim and Ginger find themselves in a real pinch, but that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Tim's Last Voyage is a picture book suitable for early readers aged 5-8. It tells the story of Tim and Ginger's unexpected adventure when their boat, the Arabella, runs aground during a short voyage. The story includes mild peril that is appropriate for young children and offers themes of courage and friendship.
Why we rated Tim's Last Voyage (Little Tim) 7LP
Tim's Last Voyage (Little Tim) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tim's Last Voyage (Little Tim) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Tim's Last Voyage (Little Tim) as 7LP ("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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Tim's Last Voyage (Little Tim) explores adventure, friendship, and fiction — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, fiction.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780439010498
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- October 20, 2000
- Type
- Fiction