Sir Tim Has a Secret

By Judith Koppens, Eline Van Lindenhuizen (Illustrator)

Book #3 in the Tim series

A young knight learns honesty is the best cure for a guilty conscience.

3.8/7 Bookroo expert·3.9/5 Goodreads · 36 ratings

32 pages· 631 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Sir Tim, a young knight, struggles with honesty after blaming a friend for a torn cape and sneaking bites of strawberry shortcake. As secrets pile up, so does his bellyache. Can Sir Tim find the courage to tell the truth and relieve his guilty conscience? Join him on a journey of honesty and self-discovery, where even the bravest knights learn that truth is the greatest armor. With his trusty dog Dragon by his side, Sir Tim discovers that real courage comes from within.

"There are secrets bubbling in your belly."

— from the book

From the publisher

Real knights are always honest. But when Sir Tim accidentally rips his cape, he tries to blame his friend Max. And when Mom leaves a strawberry shortcake on the table, he sneaks a bite. Keeping all these secrets begins to give Sir Tim a bellyache . . .

A sweet and recognizable book about keeping secrets. For honest knights ages 4 and up.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 631
Reading age: 4–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 530L

Themes & topics

Books about secrets Books about honesty Books about parents Books about values and virtues Books about family

What readers & critics say

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3.8

“Felt a little moralizing and unpolished, but it would be a good read through to talk about secrets and honesty. I did think it was cute that the mom listened for his belly for "secrets bubbling" up when he had a tummy ache from lying. It does a good job describing the sick feeling in your stomach you get when you don't tell the truth, and how telling the truth makes you feel better.”

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