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The Tindims Series

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(55 reviews)

You have probably never seen a Tindim. They are so tiny, it’s easy to miss them but they are there all the same: miniature recyclers, turning today’s rubbish into tomorrow’s treasure. The Tindims built their home and Rubbish Island entirely from things we have thrown away, just like Borrowers-on-Sea.

Created by mother-and-daughter duo, prizewinning Sally Gardner and Lydia Corry, the exciting adventures of Captain Spoons, Mug, Jug, Brew Skittle and their friends inspire conservation and inventive ways to recycle. 

The short, funny stories have an important environmental message as well as lots of inspiration for junk modelling at home. Thanks to the books’ sweet illustrations and the dyslexia-friendly font, these chapter books are brilliant for emerging and reluctant readers aged 5+.
 
 The Tindims books are an ideal starting point for children ready for longer stories.
 
All the Tindims Books in Order:
 
Book 1: The Tindims of Rubbish Island (2020)
Book 2: The Tindims and the Turtle Tangle (Feb 2021)
Book 3: The Tindims and the Ten Green Bottles (April 2021)
Book 4: The Tindims and the Floating Moon (June 2021)

Book 1
Book 1

The Tindims of Rubbish Island

The tiny Tindims are like the Borrowers-on-Sea, who turn our everyday rubbish into treasure. Mother-and-daughter duo, pr... MoreThe Tindims of Rubbish Island

(36 reviews) 5 36
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Book 2
Book 2

The Tindims and the Turtle Tangle

The tiny Tindims are like the Borrowers-on-Sea, who turn our everyday rubbish into treasure. Mother-and-daughter duo, pr... MoreThe Tindims and the Turtle Tangle

(11 reviews) 5 11
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Book 3
Book 3

The Tindims and the Ten Green Bottles

The tiny Tindims are like the Borrowers-on-Sea, who turn our everyday rubbish into treasure. Mother-and-daughter duo, pr... MoreThe Tindims and the Ten Green Bottles

(5 reviews) 5 5
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Book 4
Book 4

The Tindims and the Floating Moon

The tiny Tindims are like the Borrowers-on-Sea, who turn our everyday rubbish into treasure. Mother-and-daughter duo, pr... MoreThe Tindims and the Floating Moon

(3 reviews) 5 3
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Book 5
Book 5

The Tindims of Rubbish Island and the Spooky Secret

Halloween has nearly arrived, but a young witch is in a pickle. She has cast a spell and shrunk herself by mistake! When... MoreThe Tindims of Rubbish Island and the Spooky Secret

Book 6
Book 6

The Tindims of Rubbish Island and the Deep Sea Treasure

Turning our everyday rubbish into treasure, the tiny Tindims dive deep for an underwater adventure.The Tindims all have ... MoreThe Tindims of Rubbish Island and the Deep Sea Treasure

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Recent Reviews

  • The Tindims and the Floating Moon

    The Tindims and the Floating Moon

    by HJ

    The Tindims are contending with the mists and fog that come of autumn.
    The Tindims love to rhyme their way though the days.
    A good book for children...

  • The Tindims of Rubbish Island

    The Tindims of Rubbish Island

    Having enjoyed Sally Gardner's other books I was excited when this one was shared with thw class. It is all about a group of little characters who col...

  • The Tindims and the Floating Moon

    The Tindims and the Floating Moon

    Another book of the adventure of The Tindims this time to rescue the floating moon. The usual poems and songs in the pages and pictures/ illustrations...

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