Tim had only gone a short way on his dangerous homeward journey when a tremendous wave rushed down upon him. He leapt for the rigging and then looked round. There was no boat, no Ginger, and no cat. Tim is the second ship's boy aboard Captain McFee's new ship.The first ship's boy is Ginger, who is a bully and a coward. But when a fierce storm hits the ship, it's up to Tim to go to Ginger's rescue.
Edward Ardizzone was born on October 16, 1900, the eldest of five children. In 1905 his family moved to Ipswich, England, where they lived until Ardizzone was fourteen. He later wrote that "it was here that I learnt to know and love the little coastal steamers that I have drawn so often in the Tim books."
The beloved illustrator of more than 170 books, Mr. Ardizzone was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal in 1956 and the CBE (Commander of the British Empire) in 1971. The adventures of Tim are firm favorites with readers young and old throughout the world. Mr. Ardizzone died in 1979.