Cover of Tim's friend Towser

Tim's friend Towser

by Edward Ardizzone

Little Tim

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Tim and Ginger, young cabin boys on a big ship, find a lost puppy they name Towser. They sneak him aboard, keeping their new friend a secret from the grumpy captain who dislikes dogs. Together, they share exciting sea adventures with their furry companion by their side.

Representation & Themes

DogsAdventureFriendshipSea Stories

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0688176771
Pages
56
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,915

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Dogs -- Fiction.Sea stories.Children's fictionDogs, fictionSea storiesJuvenile fictionFictionDogsFriendship, fictionPicture books