Anything but a parrot! Captain Pepper wants a pet. He wants to be different.. .he wants to be famous.. .so a boring old parrot just wont do. The fiery captain sets his pirate crew to find the perfect pet. They try a hippopotamus a monkey & a leopard -- each with hilariously disastrous results. Finally they alight upon a python & Captain Pepper is delighted! But the last laugh is on him when his not so cuddly companion has him for dinner! At last his browbeaten crew can sail home in peace. The ideal blend of fun identifiable characters & strong storyline with a motley crew of pets & pirates make this perfect for beginner readers.