- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Walker Books Ltd (7 Aug 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0744557860
- ISBN-13: 978-0744557862
- Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 13 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 440,174 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"This comical story is very much in the tradition of Dahl... [and is] humorously illustrated by Arthur Robins." National Association for the Teaching of English on Maisie Morris and the Awful Arkwrights"
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When Jake Jellicoe signs up as cabin boy aboard the Flounder, Captain Dreadnought promises him a share of the loot. But he soon discovers that the captain isn't all that he seems and, before he knows it, Jake is caught up in a race for the Dread Pirate Redbeard's treasure!
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What a great book!
So thin that if he turned sideways he'd disappear, Jake Jellicoe's family doesn't have enough money to feed him - or themselves. There's nothing for any of them to eat, and Jake has to sleep on a shelf in the pantry as his house is so small. So when his mum gets pregnant again, and thinks the only option is to sell the new baby to raise some money, Jake knows he has to take action. Signing up as cabin boy aboard the `Flounder', Captain Dreadnought promises him a share of any loot they find. But Jake discovers that the captain isn't all that he seems and soon Jake is caught up in an exciting race for the lost treasure of Dread Pirate Redbeard.
Aimed at readers aged 7+ in the early stages of Key Stage Two, Jake Jellico is a humorous and appealing story. With jokes, twists and turns aplenty, you really root for Jake as he thwarts the evil pirates - he's a clever and resourceful boy, as well as laugh-out-loud funny. Ideal for those recently fluent at reading, there is enough here to challenge children and make them think, but more importantly, keep them entertained, as several nail-biting cliff-hangers at the end of the chapters ensure it's very difficult to put down. Scattered throughout with appealing illustrations from David Roberts, this book will be especially good for encouraging reluctant boy readers.
So thin that if he turned sideways he'd disappear, Jake Jellicoe's family doesn't have enough money to feed him - or themselves. There's nothing for any of them to eat, and Jake has to sleep on a shelf in the pantry as his house is so small. So when his mum gets pregnant again, and thinks the only option is to sell the new baby to raise some money, Jake knows he has to take action. Signing up as cabin boy aboard the `Flounder', Captain Dreadnought promises him a share of any loot they find. But Jake discovers that the captain isn't all that he seems and soon Jake is caught up in an exciting race for the lost treasure of Dread Pirate Redbeard.
Aimed at readers aged 7+ in the early stages of Key Stage Two, Jake Jellico is a humorous and appealing story. With jokes, twists and turns aplenty, you really root for Jake as he thwarts the evil pirates - he's a clever and resourceful boy, as well as laugh-out-loud funny. Ideal for those recently fluent at reading, there is enough here to challenge children and make them think, but more importantly, keep them entertained, as several nail-biting cliff-hangers at the end of the chapters ensure it's very difficult to put down. Scattered throughout with appealing illustrations from David Roberts, this book will be especially good for encouraging reluctant boy readers.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm currently reading this to my (just-turned) 7-year-old son and we are both really enjoying it! If you like the Hiccup stories, this is another one to try. Here's hoping the author will write some more...
Format:Paperback
Wonderful, touching, gripping and funny. My 5-year-old and I just finished reading Jake Jellicoe and were gripped from start to finish. He loves pirates (and now so do I) - and wrote a glowing review for his class. Thanks Joanna, we really enjoyed this. Thoroughly recommended.
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