Captain Jack and the Pirates

Written by Peter Bently · Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury

Boys' pirate adventure leads to unexpected treasure and friendly foes.

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·3.6/5 Goodreads · 401 ratings

32 pages· 497 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD590L

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Bookroo's summary

Jack, Zack, and Caspar embark on a sandy pirate adventure, chasing enemy ships and braving storms. Stranded on a desert island, they find treasure and face their pirate foes—who turn out to be their parents. With desserts and ice cream at stake, this playful tale of imagination and surprise is perfect for young adventurers. Will the boys share the bounty or face a pirate showdown? Discover the fun in this delightful storytime read.

From the publisher

The boys from King Jack and the Dragon are back in this swashbuckling pirate adventure with pictures by the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes

Jack, Zack, and Caspar are building a ship—on the beach, out of sand. When they set sail on their imaginary adventure, Jack spies an enemy pirate ship nearby. They chase after the pirates, but a storm wrecks their ship and sweeps them up on a desert island. The island isn’t totally deserted, though—their pirate enemies are there too. Just as the boys discover the pirates’ treasure (an array of delicious desserts), the pirates (their parents) capture them. But these pirates are friendly—they’re willing to share the treasure, and they throw in some ice cream just for good measure!

Perfect for storytime read-alouds, this picture book is just right for fans of Three Bears in a Boat, How I Became a Pirate, and We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.

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