Tim Thompson in the Jungle facts for kids
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first edition cover (1935)
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| Author | Frank Buck Ferrin Fraser |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | fiction |
| Publisher | D. Appleton & Company |
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Publication date
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1935 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Pages | 208 |
| Preceded by | Fang and Claw |
| Followed by | On Jungle Trails |
Tim Thompson in the Jungle is an exciting adventure book written by famous animal collector Frank Buck. It was his fourth book, published in 1935. This story is a fictional tale, but it shares many of Buck's real-life experiences capturing amazing animals in the jungle.
Contents
An Adventure in the Jungle
This thrilling book follows the journey of a brave young boy named Tim Thompson. Tim looks up to Frank Buck as his hero. He wants to join Buck on a jungle trip more than anything!
Tim's Secret Journey
To make his dream come true, Tim secretly sneaks onto Frank Buck's ship in Singapore. He hides away, hoping to travel with Buck on his next big expedition. Imagine the surprise when Buck finds him!
Who Wrote the Story?
The adventures of Tim and Frank are told by Ferrin Fraser. He based the story on Frank Buck's actual experiences. However, Fraser added some new characters to the book. One of these new characters is a bad guy named Rawson.
The Villain and the Tiger
Rawson is a villain who waits for them in Ceylon (which is now called Sri Lanka). The story builds to a very exciting moment. Tim Thompson watches in amazement as Frank Buck bravely goes into a pit. In the pit, there is a dangerous tiger that has attacked people! Buck shows incredible courage by grabbing the tiger's tail.
Book Illustrations
The book also includes sixteen full-page pictures. These illustrations are grouped together at the end of the story. They help bring the jungle and its creatures to life for readers.
