wonderful adventure for boys and girlsDecember 19, 2008 I love this book, so I'm delighted when my 20 month old daughter demands "pirates" at bedtime (she's still a bit young to understand the whole story, so I know this one will be around for another year or two). She's very quickly become enchanted with the story -- both the wonderful story and language and the great illustrations. It's a firm favourite in our house and has been extremely popular when I've given it as a gift.
The Night PiratesNovember 18, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A fantastic book for girls. This book quoshes the pirate stereotype of boys. Beautifully worded, this book also has interesting pictures and although I said it is excellent for girls it was bought for my son originally, who at nearly 8 still keeps it as one of his favourites. My daughter steals a read whenever possible!
For wannabe pirates whether boys or girlsJuly 24, 2008 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Favourite quote of the book: 'Give me my treasure back or I'll tell my mum'
This book is a firm favourite with my 5yo son - he loves the rhythm and the pace and most of all he loves the little girl pirates for NOT saying 'certainly not, you're only a boy'. I have bought lots of copies for little girls as an antidote to stories of soppy princesses, and had to make a complete Captain Patch costume for my son for World Book Day!
bedtime story night after nightJuly 19, 2008 4 out of 4 found this review helpful
We bought this along with 'pirate things to make and do' and again this was a great purchase. My 6 year old son chose this for his bedtime story night after night after night. He enjoyed reciting the first page or two himself. He loved the repetition and also the typography. This book has spurred my son on into wanting to read and the different typography has been helpful in recognising the word phrases.
absolutely captivatingJanuary 3, 2008 7 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is one of my and my 4 year old son's favourite books. It tells the fantastic story of Tom and a team of girl pirates who steal the front of Tom's house and use it to disguise their ship so they can steal treasure from Captain Patch and his grown up pirates.
What sets this book apart is the wonderful illustrations and the text which not only has a gentle rhyme and repetition but flows across the page using different fonts and layouts to help tell the story. for instance when the pirates run away, so do the letters.....
This book will be treasured by any boy or girl and it is particularly refreshing to find a story about girls who are not pink princessese. Buy this book - you will not be disappointed!
