The North Atlantic 1726 Captain Fly is the greatest pirate to sail the seven seas
- or so he says. But his captives Jed & Arthur
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An old pirate tells a tavern full of salty sea dogs about an island bursting with hidden treasure. Once theyve set sail for the mysterious island he tells them it is guarded by the terrible Pirate-Cruncher. Eventually their greed overcomes their fear & when they arrive on the island a hilarious fold-down flap shows that the island itself is the Pirate-Cruncher who promptly swallows the whole motley crew! Jonny Duddle worked as a concept artist on the Pirates of the Carribbean computer game which inspired him to create The Pirate Cruncher for Templar. Now available in paperback with an Audio CD A highly successful computer games illustrator Jonnys work is visually appealing. Hilarious surprise ending with fold-down flap to reveal the monster ...

The is the fifth book about Jake Cake" & his extraordinary adventures. Here are three more hilarious stories written in Jake Cake's own notebooks & embellished with his very funny comments & illustrations. It's not Jake's fault that he gets cursed by the ghost of Old Crusty the fierce pirate (get those decks swabbed!) meets an alien pretending to be his granny & rubs up against a really mean genie!" ...

No one knows who lives in that house on the corner but when all those seagulls fly onto the roof Sam Turner says it must be pirates! In fact Sam Turner tells his friends all sorts of things: that they mustn't look at the pirate washing or they will turn into jellyfish that at night the whole house glows like an aquarium & that if the door ever opens a huge wave will come out. & that's not the half of it. According to Sam not only are there pirates living on their street but a family of monsters are moving into Number 2! Surely Sam Turner is just a little boy with a big imagination.. .or is he? A brilliantly funny new book from the creator of THE DEEP END & NOT ON A SCHOOL NIGHT. ...

An irresistible tale of swashbuckling pirates in the New World from master storyteller Michael Crichton -- now in paperback Jamaica in 1665 a lone outpost of British power amid Spanish waters in the sunbaked Caribbean. Its capital Port Royal a cuthroat town of taverns grog shops & bawdy houses -- the last place imaginable from which to launch an unthinkable attack on a nearby Spanish stronghold. Yet that is exactly what renowned privateer Captain Charles Hunter plans to do with the connivance of Charles II's ruling governor Sir James Almont. The target is Matanceros guarded by the bloodthirsty Cazalla & considered impregnable with its gun emplacements & sheer cliffs. Hunter's crew of buccaneers must battle not only the Spanish fleet but other deadly perils -- raging hurricanes cannibal tribes even sea monsters. But if his ragtag crew succeeds they will make not only history! but a fortune in gold. ...

The first title in the new Usborne Very First Reading" series designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents & children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) & as the books progress in the series the adults read less & less & the child more & more. There are puzzles at the end to check the childs understanding of the text & guidance notes for the parents. Beautiful illustrations help to motivate beginner readers." ...

Pirate Pete's Potty: Hilariously useful potty training from Ladybird Pirate Pete's Potty: Potty Training for Boys" is an entertaining picture book from Ladybird that helps parents struggling with potty training for boys aged 18+ months. Clear informative & fun pictures are aimed at tackling the common anxieties that children may have about using the potty. Each page encourages parents & children to interact with the story by pressing the 'cheer' sound effect when the child has interacted correctly in order to eventually motivate their child into using the potty. Even pirates use the potty! Follow Pirate Pete on his potty training adventure & press the sound button to cheer him along! This book is perfect for helping boys feel confident & motivated about using the potty. " Pirate Pete's Potty" was written by Andrea Pinnington & illustrated by Melanie Williamson. For further advice on potty training please visit website. " Princess Polly's Potty" is a version of the same story
- including sound effects
- tailored for girls."

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Ireland 1593 Grace OMalley is the greatest pirate that ever lived the terror of the Irish Sea. Her gang of cut-throats rule the waves.. .until Grace is captured! But instead of being hanged she is sent to London
- by royal comm&. What will happen when the Queen of the Pirates meets the Queen of England? A fantastic story blending pirate legend with historical fact & Terry Dearys vividly imagined characters!
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Venture onto the high seas in this illustrated book that explores the history of pirates from the days of the ancient Greeks through to the bloodthirsty buccaneers of the 18th century. Every spread contains bright & detailed original colour illustrations that reveal all there is to know about the world of pirates including an exploration of an authentic pirate galleon a visit to a notorious pirate port & a pirate ship wrecked at the bottom of the ocean waiting to reveal its hidden treasure... It contains over fifty flaps which children can lift to delve further into the world of pirates parrots pieces of eight & barrels of rum. In addition to being hugely entertaining this book is also immensely informative & is packed with accurate historical information. ...

This is a collection of seven humorous tales of adventure & excitement on the high seas. The stories include: Pirates Ahoy! The Pesky Parrot Captain Spike Percy & the Pirates The Masked Pirate Pirate of the Year & The Return of Captain Spike. Each tale is beautifully illustrated & perfect for storytime either for reading aloud or for more confident readers to tackle alone. ...