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An old pirate tells a tavern full of salty sea dogs about an island bursting with hidden treasure. Once they've set sail for the mysterious island, he tells them it is guarded by the terrible Pirate-Cruncher. Eventually their greed overcomes their fear and, 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, Jonny's work is visually appealing. Hilarious surprise ending with fold-down flap to reveal the monster
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun,
By Pamela Roach (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Pirate Cruncher (Book & CD) (Paperback)
The Pirate-Cruncher was immediately appealing with its bright, enjoyable cover.The pages were wonderfully illustrated with plenty to look at - not sparse, single drawings that can be found in other children's books. The actual story was wrought with adventure that is sure to please many. I thought the rhyming language throughout was brilliantly written, making the story more exciting and accessible for children. Hidden meanings were a pleasure to discover - lessons learned in a way that doesn't make it feel forced or condescending. A perfect companion for the book was the audio CD. This was wonderful to listen to; either on its own or while you turn the pages of the book. Narrated by the author, Duddle enchants his listeners with fun, swashbuckling voices, (a different one for each character - very enjoyable!) squawking parrots and singing fiddler's. A bell helpfully sounds, letting the reader know when to turn the page. The accompanying music also deserves a mention as it places you on the deck of the pirate ship! What is sure to become a household name, Jonny Duddle hits the mark with The Pirate-Cruncher and I look forward to more by him. It was a fun, exciting read that kept my three year old very entertained! An absolute delight.
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5.0 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews) 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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By www.firrkids.com - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Pirate Cruncher (Hardcover)
If you have ever actively searched for a pirate book, then you have probably already discovered there really aren't that many good choices out there. This one has all the necessary elements that a really great pirate story demands. These pirates look like real pirates, (how my brain imagine they should look anyway) sporting big, bushy beards, missing a few nonessential body parts and overall looking quite sea-worn. They talk like real pirates, employing phrases like "me hearties" and "cowardly landlubbers" and they sing sea shanties. Even the author's name - Johnny Duddle - sounds like a shipmate, doesn't it?The dastardly (good pirate names, too!) Captain Purplebeard and his cutthroat crew are throwing a few back at the Thirsty Parrot (see!) when a traveling fiddler appears, prattling on about an island of gold deep in the sea. Of course,this grabs the crew's attention and they start dreaming of diamonds, rubies and gold. If the pirates will provide the transportation, the bony fiddler will reveal his map and they will all share the bounty. A deal is made! Once en route, the fiddler warns them that this island has a habit of vanishing and nobody has ever safely returned from a visit there. Nonsense! The pirates are undeterred. They sail on a bit and the fiddler also thinks to mention there is monster than lurks about this island. This pirate cruncher eats up the pirates and then chews up their ships. Ooh, I think I see a tentacle rising up out of the sea, as a warning of what's ahead. Still, they press on. When the pirates reach their destination, they are elated to discover a chest filled with treasures beyond their wildest dreams. But, just like the fiddler warned, a pirate cruncher lurks below the surface. No sooner do they reach the treasure chest, when CRUNCH. And that it the end of the tale of Captain Purplebeard and his cutthroat crew. They were too darn greedy for their own good and would not heed the warnings of their fiddling friend. The most amazing part of this book is the illustrations. They are wonderfully vivid, swirling and sloshing nearly off the pages. Near the end of the book, there is an extra large pull down page, which reveals the pirate cruncher lurking beneath the treasure. Very well done - excellent pirate-y details, great songs, fun story and a nice surprise ending (which I have just ruined for you). Experience it first hand - you'll enjoy it very much. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome book,
By Canadian girl - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Pirate Cruncher (Hardcover)
Got this book out of the library and decided immediately that we needed our own copy. The illustrations are fantastic - beautiful and extremely entertaining. The story is delightful with a twist at the end which had us reading it all a second time to verify. Much of the book is written as a song and the conversation is composed of classic pirate lingo. I hope the author/illustrator writes many more books.
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Foreshadowning/Moral/Edge of Your Seat for the Smaller Set,
By Samantha J. Lehmann "love learning" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Pirate Cruncher (Hardcover)
Ok! We just shared this - 3, 7, 9 year olds LOVVVED it. Each found something different - Mommy look at the strings on the old pirate. What's that tentacle? That's not a hand! What did the monkey catch. None of them guessed what LURKED below the tranquil island ladden with treaure - not even my 9 year old. I thought we'd never finish for all the sidenotes they were adding. Oh my! Please, please let him have another (equally as good book). If you DON"T buy this or get it from the library (we will never return it--- they want to study it for clues... seriously?, you are nuts... I would definately have LOVED to have this to teach foreshadowing, irony, even a parable of the three warnings. Best kids book in years!!!! Who votes for the Caldecott?
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