Other editions of book Tommy Tiller and His Dog Rudder

When 12 year old Tommy Tiller is told he and his family are leaving behind their comfortable Chicago lifestyle for an indefinitely long voyage at sea, he is shocked. Expecting nothing but monotonous days stuck with his annoyingly precocious sister Caroline, Tommy reluctantly sails away into Lake Michigan bound for the Atlantic Ocean on a 46 foot Sloop. He soon discovers, though, that often the most exciting parts of life come with the uncharted territories of the world at large, and that sometimes the greatest lessons come from simple moments with the ones who love us most. A charming tale of self-discovery, open water and a dog that finds his forever home with a boy on a boat called Imagine, "The Sailing Adventures of Tommy Tiller" is bound to captivate the hearts of curious adventurers of all ages.This is a Sailing Adventure Story told through the eyes of twelve year old Tommy. It's about family, love, and about sailing. It is not only a children's book but also one enjoyed by all ages

When 12 year old Tommy Tiller is told he and his family are leaving behind their comfortable Chicago lifestyle for an indefinitely long voyage at sea, he is shocked. Expecting nothing but monotonous days stuck with his annoyingly precocious sister Caroline, Tommy reluctantly sails away into Lake Michigan bound for the Atlantic Ocean on a 46 foot Sloop. He soon discovers, though, that often the most exciting parts of life come with the uncharted territories of the world at large, and that sometimes the greatest lessons come from simple moments with the ones who love us most. A charming tale of self-discovery, open water and a dog that finds his forever home with a boy on a boat called Imagine, “The Sailing Adventures of Tommy Tiller” is bound to captivate the hearts of curious adventurers of all ages.