Timothy is a young boy being raised by his single father. His dad always has to go away on long business trips, but makes sure to bring home a special gift each time. His latest trip was to Hawaii, and he brought home a multi-colored beach towel. Timothy thinks the towel kind of sucks, until he discovers it can transport him to other worlds and times In this, the first of a projected series, Timothy is transported into the heart of an inter-galactic war A Silverline Book by the award-winning author and illustrator of Lions, Tigers, & Bears