 Pirates and Privateers
The History of Maritime
Piracy
Cindy Vallar, Editor
& Reviewer
P.O. Box 425,
Keller, TX 76244-0425
Books for
Young Pirates
Small Saul
By Ashley Spires
Kids Can Press, 2011, ISBN 978-1-55453-503-3, US
$16.95 / CAN $18.95
Saul loves the sea and all his life he’s
dreamed of being a sailor, but the navy
says no because Saul is too small. So
what’s a person to do? Why he attends
Pirate College – after all, everyone knows
scurvy dogs aren’t as picky. Just one
problem: Saul lacks the talents that make
a good pirate. But he refuses to give up
and finally receives his Pirate Diploma.
You might think everything is smooth
sailing for Saul now. Nope! Who wants a
small pirate who likes plants? Just as it
looks as if no one has room aboard for
him, though, The Rusty Squid sails
into port and Saul is invited to join her
pirates. Will his new comrades welcome him
into their crew? Will Saul finally get his
wish and spend his life at sea?
Small Saul is a story of being
different, but having courage and strength
to strive for dreams. The illustrations
are simple, but laced with humor and
poignancy that bring the story to life.
Young pirates will identify with Saul and
cheer him on. This story will be a
treasure for anyone who doesn’t fit the
mold.
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