Pirate Pete's Giant Adventure »

Ahoy, mateys! Pirate Pete and his trusty parrot are back for a rollicking good time on the high seas.

Yo-ho-ho! I wish I'd a ship,To sail to islands yonder,
I'd do anything for this wish,
Who could grant it, I wonder?

What's a pirate without his trusty ship? A sea-fairy promises Pete a ship of his own if he can return the Sea-Fairy Sapphire to the sea. The only problem is that the sapphire is on Thunder Island-and it isn't alone!

Pete must face danger, intrigue, and a particularly unfriendly nemesis as he tricks and sings his way to safety. With a yo-ho-ho and avast ye and a few scurvy dogs, readers will love to see their favorite pirate back in action and still in rare form.

Children's Literature

With the current trend of pirates in the entertainment industry, this child-sized sea adventure is sure to give little mateys a taste of swashbuckling. Pirate Pete promises a sea fairy that he will find and return the Sea Fairy Sapphire in exchange for a wondrous ship. Along his journey, Pete outsmarts a thundering giant in Bre'r Rabbit style and receives two magical wishes for a treasure map and a sword. With his wise parrot in tow, Pete completes his memorable quest. Several rhyming songs add merry interaction for readers following Pirate Pete. The tropical hues and comical island scenes bring a mild nautical feel to this playful book. The author's varied descriptions and cheerful sailor lingo make this simple text a fun one to read aloud.