Pirates
Books perfect for the sea worthy and the land lubbers! National Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19th.
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Book Details - Candlewick Press
When Matilda discovers a treasure map inside an old bottle, she shows it to the Jolley-Rogers and they all set sail to find the mysterious island on the map. Unfortunately, they end up in the belly of the dastardly Pirate Cruncher! Can Matilda and the rest of the Jolly-Rogers rescue themselves before it is too late? Or will they end up trapped there forever? Expect adventure, laughs, and perhaps an almighty sneeze. 9780763692926 / 6-9 yrs
Book Details - Candlewick Press
Every full moon, a mysterious ship is seen off the coast of Dull-on-Sea. Then, the next day, gold and jewelry are missing from homes, shops, and museums all over town. Matilda needs the Jolley-Rogers' help to investigate. Can Matilda and Jim Lad retrieve the stolen booty from the mysterious ship before the moon fades? Or will they end up stuck on board with a crew of ghostly pirates forever? 9780763689100 / 6-9 yrs
Book Details - Candlewick Press
While the Jolley-Rogers are enjoying a day at the beach, Dad and Mom and little sister Nugget are mysteriously drawn into a cave. When they don't return, Jim Lad is suspicious and sends Bones the dog to Dull-on-Sea to find Matilda before he, too, ventures into the cave. Jim Lad soon discovers a magical haul of treasure inside the cave that has bewitched his family. Will the cave's sinister sea hags keep them prisoner forever? 9780763689094 / 6-9 yrs
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Who will steal the priceless Golden Howler Monkey from the museum: the bloodthirsty pirates or the crazy Ancient Egyptians?There’s plenty of space left on each page, together with suggestions for how to fill it, so that kids can add their own drawings. These are chapter books - but they’re doodle books as well! 9780763659011/7-10 yrs
Swap! - Candlewick Press
In a young scalawag's first tale of bartering, a peg-legged youngster sets out to help his captain repair his vessel. One button for three teacups. SWAP! Two teacups for four coils of rope. SWAP! And so it goes, until the little swashbuckler secures sails, anchors, a ship’s wheel, and more . . . including a happy friend. Steve Light’s intricate pen-and-ink illustrations, punctuated by brilliant blue and other hues, anchor this clever tale of friendship and ingenuity. 9780763679903 / 3-7 yrs
The Whydah: A Pirate Ship Feared, Wrecked, and Found - Candlewick Press
The 1650s to the 1730s marked the golden age of piracy, when fearsome pirates like Blackbeard ruled the waves, seeking not only treasure but also large and fast ships to carry it. This tells the exciting true story of the captaincy, wreck, and discovery of the Whydah — the only pirate ship ever found — and the incredible mysteries it revealed. 9780763680336 / 10 & up
Pigsticks and Harold and the Pirate Treasure - Candlewick Press
Tuptown is in trouble. To save it, Pigsticks and Harold must come up with a huge ransom to buy the town from greedy Sir Percival. With his piggy bank empty, Pigsticks turns to a family heirloom: the treasure map of Pigsticks’s great-great-grandpig, Pirate Pigbeard. Dressed like scalawags, with a trove of swashbucklers’ supplies, the daring duo sets sail. Adventure abounds in this third chapter-book adventure starring the valiant Pigsticks and his trusty pal. 9780763681579 / 5-9 yrs
Book Details - Candlewick Press
Big, brave Captain Crave can check off most items on the handy Be Your Best Buccaneer checklist. Only one thing is missing: Captain Crave doesn’t have a pet. Arrr! The captain and his crew race and chase critters of every size and shape, from the beach to a farm to the zoo to a pet shop, causing a commotion wherever they go. But just when all seems lost, the search party stumbles on the most perfectly perfect pet for Captain Crave. Has he finally met his match? Aye-aye! 9780763672881 / 4-8 y...
Bizzy Bear: Pirate Adventure - Candlewick Press
Today, Bizzy Bear is packing his ship, hoisting the Jolly Roger and setting sail on an exciting pirate adventure! Little readers will love helping Bizzy steer his ship, dig for treasure, and open the treasure chest. With chunky sliders to push and pull, this robust little board book is perfect for active toddlers. Rich in visual detail and with touches of humor, it is sure to become a classic in the family library. 9780763665197/0-3 yrs
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