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Children's Fiction Pirates

The Ultimate Pirate Handbook

by (author) Libby Hamilton

illustrated by Mathieu Leyssenne & Jason Kraft

Publisher
Candlewick Press
Initial publish date
Aug 2015
Category
Pirates, Interactive Adventures, General
Recommended Age
5 to 8
Recommended Grade
k to 3
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780763679637
    Publish Date
    Aug 2015
    List Price
    $25.00

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Description

Ahoy mateys! Here be secrets to unfold if ye dream of being a buccaneer.

Want to become a pirate? You need this book! Discover the real (and revolting) life of a pirate, from recruitment (don’t call us, we’ll kidnap you!), grub (cackle fruit = eggs), to parts of the ship (the poop deck is not a toilet). Then visit the rogues gallery to meet the most famous pirates to ever set sail.

About the authors

Contributor Notes

Libby Hamilton has written a variety of children’s books, including The Monstrous Book of Monsters and The Fairy-Tale Handbook. She lives in England.

Mathieu Leyssenne is an illustrator who has worked in both books and games. He teaches illustration at the Lima School of Applied Arts in Bordeaux.
Jason Kraft is an illustrator, art director, and character designer who lives in Ontario, Canada, with his wife.

Editorial Reviews

Hamilton follows The Fairy Tale Handbook and The Monstrous Book of Monsters with an irreverent guide to the pirate life, full of information about crew hierarchy, slang, traditions, legendary ghost ships, and more...an entertaining book for sprogs looking to become full-fledged sea dogs.
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)