By Edward Ardizzone
Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain
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.
Rating:
You can tell when stories are dated, especially with this one. A little boys goes off on his own to be a sea captain after his parents laugh at him. When he finally returns the parents ship him off again. I think somewhere along the way this book lost its relevance.
