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The Pirates in the Deep Green Sea [Illustrated] (Paperback)

by Eric Linklater (Author), William Reeves (Illustrator), Magnus Linklater (Introduction)
5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 397 pages
  • Publisher: Jane Nissen Books; New edition edition (1 Oct 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1903252067
  • ISBN-13: 978-1903252062
  • Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 13.6 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 120,303 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Although the publishers list this in the adult fiction section of their catalog, the subtitle reads A Story for Children, and such it is . For this is a tale of fantasy- of talking octopodes, crabs, herring, cod, etc., and the heroes of Davy Jones' Locker and their pirate enemies - as they battle for control under the sea. Through Gunner Boles and his octupus, Cully, young Hew and Tim learn of the conspiracy of the pirates to untie all the regulation knots that hold the latitudes and longitudes together under the water, and when their Father goes to bring their Mother home, they are up and away to adventure to foil Inky Poops and Dan Scumbril. They encounter mischievous Powder Monkeys, Cabin Boys, they are captured by the pirates, but are able to alert Davy Jones and his men in time to save Gunner Boles and Cully in their dangerous post. A fair supply of humor and rhymes (both of British vintage), a prerequisite of some knowledge of English naval history, and a matter of fact handling of the fairy tales ingredients, add up to a specialty book for more imaginative children. (Kirkus Reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An old friend, back in print!, 7 Mar 2001
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If you enjoyed The Wind on the Moon, you will love The Pirates in the Deep Green Sea. I'm so pleased to see them back in print -- both were read to me as a child and I look forward to reading them to my own little people in years to come. Regard it as a special treat that you can buy these two imaginative children's books and snap them up while you can!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Rollicking vintage read-aloud fun, 2 Jun 2006
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Yet again Amazon's "people who bought this item also bought THIS" feature leads me to a wonderful book to share with my son.
Jane Nissen is to be commended for reissuing such an original and entertaining novel. We loved the voices, the mad octopus songs, the proud and patriotic affection for Britain's maritime heritage, and above all, the vivid depiction of a different type of childhood to what so many children now experience - being able to run wild and have fabulous adventures.
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12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A truly wonderful, highly enjoyable must have, 15 Jul 2001
This book is simply excellent it sparked my imagination as a child and even today 35 years later. Linklater conjures a superb story that is impossible to put down as he takes the reader on a plausible yet historical fantasy. I eagerly await the day Stephen Spielberg finds the book to bring it to the wide screen yet at the same time dread the thought that it may not match those wonderful visions it creates in the mind. From 6 to 106 you will enjoy - a classic that has missed the billing buy it enjoy and you will never want to lose it. Like me you will share it first with yourself and then your children. Watchout for the scoundrels and nincompoops and let Gunner Boles lead the way!
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