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Don't Mention Pirates

Don't Mention Pirates

by SarahMcConnell (Author)

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    Paperback 2007

    $3.25
Synopsis

Scarlet Silver has a secret. She wants to be a pirate just like her Grandma - Long Joan Silver, but the rest of the family have a rule: Don't Mention Pirates! That is until Scarlet discovers gold and slowly her family learn to accept who they really are...

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 32
 Edition: New e.
 Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 19 Jan 2007
ISBN 10: 0340893443
ISBN 13: 9780340893449
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years

Media Reviews
...an instant trigger for the imagination... this book incorporates delightful illustrations and dialogue that will appeal to children and adults alike. -- Child Education A great story with fun illustrations, this book is a real treasure. -- My books mag You can enjoy the lighter side of pirates in all their yo-ho-ho-ing glory in Don't Mention Pirates by Sarah McConnell, the story of a family who lived in a ship-shaped house. -- Cork Evening Echo A brilliant pirate story for the very young with beautiful illustrations to complement the fun storyline.? At last there's a book for toddlers who are too young to watch Pirates of the Caribbean but can share the experience of the world of pirates with the rest of the family.? Girls particularly will love this. -- www.lovereading4kids.co.uk ...a bright, breezy, fun picture book... -- Newbury Weekly News On Ruby's Big Ideas:Beautifully Illustrated, with simple language ... Sarah McConnell's illustrations are wonderfully effective at showing Ruby's perspective. An Excellent story to be used in discussing size and position in the family with all early years children ... A warm, delightful book for every book corner. -- Early Years Educator An instant trigger for the imagination and good for predictive skills, this book incorporates delightful illustrations and dialogue that will appeal to both children and adults alike. -- As featured in Scholastic's Child Education March 2007 Illustration and fonts leap with vitality and action as the story gathers pace. There are interesting puns and references to enjoy and extend pirate lore and satisfying repetitions for younger readers. -- School Librarian
Author Bio
Sarah was born in Oakham, Leicestershire the eldest of three girls. Art was always her favourite subject and after winning an art competition at the age of nine, she decided she wanted to become an artist. After completing her degree at Anglia University she went on to do an MA in Brighton. Sarah has a passion for travel and takes her sketchbook wherever she goes. She also teaches art and is currently studying for a PHD.