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Veiled in humor, but hard not to read as a parable that tweaks narrow minds and parochial attitudes.
--Kirkus Reviews --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
--Kirkus Reviews --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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Meet the Jolley-Rogers - a pirate family who're moving to Dull-on-Sea, a quiet seaside town. Stopping to fix up their ship, this unusual family get the whole neighbourhood spreading rumours. Defying the grown-ups, Matilda from next door decides to become friends with the youngest pirate son. When the Jolley-Rogers leave, the town discovers they were wrong to assume the worst - the pirate clan have buried treasure in everyone's gardens (shown in a stunning double-gatefold). Matilda feels sad until she discovers her own treasure - an incredibly exciting new pen friend.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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We have lots and lots of children's books and this is one of my son's (and my!) favourites.
The illustrations are fantastic - detailed, bright, funny, colourful - with lots of hidden gems that mean you notice something new every time you read it (which helps if your son is like mine and wants back-to-back recitals of anything he likes)
In summary the story (written in rhyme, which also aids the reading) is about a family of pirates (the Jolley Rogers) who settle at Dull-on-Sea and anchor their ship next door to a young girl called Tilda - in this respect, unlike many pirate stories, the book would seem to have more of any interest to both boys and girls (rather than just boys).
We have lots of kids books (Night Monkey, Day Monkey - The Pirates Next Door - The Pirate Cruncher - Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants - What The Ladybird Heard - Jack and the Flumflum Tree - Charlie's Superhero Underpants - Cave Baby - Charlie Cook's Favourite Book - The Smartest Giant in Town - The Gruffalo's Child - Room on the Broom - The Snail and the Whale - Stick Man - Zog), and this one, along with the 'Pirate Cruncher' and 'Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants' are by far the best - if you own any of the others mentioned I thoroughly recommend you buy these for your children (and your sanity!)
The illustrations are fantastic - detailed, bright, funny, colourful - with lots of hidden gems that mean you notice something new every time you read it (which helps if your son is like mine and wants back-to-back recitals of anything he likes)
In summary the story (written in rhyme, which also aids the reading) is about a family of pirates (the Jolley Rogers) who settle at Dull-on-Sea and anchor their ship next door to a young girl called Tilda - in this respect, unlike many pirate stories, the book would seem to have more of any interest to both boys and girls (rather than just boys).
We have lots of kids books (Night Monkey, Day Monkey - The Pirates Next Door - The Pirate Cruncher - Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants - What The Ladybird Heard - Jack and the Flumflum Tree - Charlie's Superhero Underpants - Cave Baby - Charlie Cook's Favourite Book - The Smartest Giant in Town - The Gruffalo's Child - Room on the Broom - The Snail and the Whale - Stick Man - Zog), and this one, along with the 'Pirate Cruncher' and 'Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants' are by far the best - if you own any of the others mentioned I thoroughly recommend you buy these for your children (and your sanity!)
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My nearly 5 year old girl loves this, and my 2 1/2 year old son insists there's a little girl called Nugget in his class at school (he doesn't go yet). We are a house of pirate fans, and this is the best of all the pirate books we've bought so far.
We've had this 24 hours and I think I've read it more than ten times already. The fab poster cover from the hardback is on daughter's door and both children stand staring in awe at all the piratey detail.
I love all the hidden pirate clues and details hidden in the fantastic illustrations. There are barrels of grog, and it actaully makes reference to how grandpa pirate came to have a hook instead of a hand: much better than the saccharine sanitised pirates you often get. This really works on so many levels, and I won't be hiding this one in the book box to avoid reading it again, as has happened with other less lovely books.
I'd definitely recommend this. Pirate mum could even become my fashion icon.
We've had this 24 hours and I think I've read it more than ten times already. The fab poster cover from the hardback is on daughter's door and both children stand staring in awe at all the piratey detail.
I love all the hidden pirate clues and details hidden in the fantastic illustrations. There are barrels of grog, and it actaully makes reference to how grandpa pirate came to have a hook instead of a hand: much better than the saccharine sanitised pirates you often get. This really works on so many levels, and I won't be hiding this one in the book box to avoid reading it again, as has happened with other less lovely books.
I'd definitely recommend this. Pirate mum could even become my fashion icon.
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perfect for little pirates
A really fantastic book that both my kids love (2 and 5 yr old). One I don't mind reading over and over again!
Published 2 months ago by Q
Another lovely pirate book from the author of The Pirate Cruncher
My three year old son absolutely loved The Pirate Cruncher by the same author, so I was very keen that Father Christmas bring this book for us all to enjoy. Read more
Published 5 months ago by KateyB
The Pirates Next Door
This is a great story with fantastic illustrations. I also really liked the fact that the book jacket turned into a poster. A great gift for small boys or girls who like pirates.
Published 5 months ago by Erica
Too good to be true!
A superb book, the illustrations are brilliant. I love the expressions on all the adult faces. A lovely story to suit boys or girls and adults alike. Read more
Published 7 months ago by A Duddle fan!
Rollicking fun
Rollicking fun with the family of pirates who have settled for a while on dry land in Dull-on-Sea , which is - you've guessed it - a quiet seaside town where nothing happens. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Parents in Touch
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