Pirates and Privateers
The History of Maritime Piracy

Cindy Vallar, Editor & Reviewer
P.O. Box 425, Keller, TX  76244-0425

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Pirate Pete, with a hook for one hand and a peg for one leg, languishes in a rowboat with his parrot. He will do anything for a ship, a wish that a sea-fairy hears. She will grant his wish on one condition – he must find the Sea-Fairy Sapphire and throw it into the ocean. Where will he find this precious jewel? Just follow the thunder, which may or may not come from the sky. Pirate Pete does as he’s bidden, but when he finds the Sea-Fairy Sapphire, he also discovers what makes the thunder. Can he escape? Will he return the sapphire to the sea? Will he get his promised ship?

This fresh look at a classic fairy tale is a joy to share with children. There are plenty of chances for them to join in with sound effects and chanting Pirate Pete’s shanty. This isn’t your typical pirate story for children, but they will delight in listening to it and you will enjoy reading it aloud. The artwork on double-page spreads is expressive and colorful. It matches the text perfectly. Doug Kennedy’s perception of depth and contrast help young readers imagine Pirate Pete and the thunder maker.

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