- Hardcover: 38 pages
- Publisher: Templar; 1 edition (13 April 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0763648760
- ISBN-13: 978-0763648763
- Product Dimensions: 29.7 x 1.1 x 25.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 154,358 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A hilarious picture book debut has a scurvy crew setting off for an island of gold, where an unexpected development awaits under the final flap.
I was sailing along and what did I see?
An island of GOLD in the scurvy sea!
But there’s one small thing I forgot to share —
there’s also a MONSTER waiting there.
A mysterious old pirate tells a tavern of salty seadogs about an island bursting with hidden treasure. But once they set sail, he also mentions that it is guarded by the terrible Pirate Cruncher. When the pirates’ greed gets the better of their fear, there’s a big surprise in store!
I was sailing along and what did I see?
An island of GOLD in the scurvy sea!
But there’s one small thing I forgot to share —
there’s also a MONSTER waiting there.
A mysterious old pirate tells a tavern of salty seadogs about an island bursting with hidden treasure. But once they set sail, he also mentions that it is guarded by the terrible Pirate Cruncher. When the pirates’ greed gets the better of their fear, there’s a big surprise in store!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
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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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Review from www.firrkids.com
14 May 2010
Format: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.
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.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Foreshadowning/Moral/Edge of Your Seat for the Smaller Set
16 Dec 2010
Format: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?
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Awesome book
21 Feb 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
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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