Captain Sparklebeard

By Timothy Knapman, Sam Lloyd (Illustrator)

Can a small girl without a beard become the greatest pirate ever?

3.9/5 Goodreads · 32 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Peg dreams of adventure, but the pirate crew won't accept her—she's too small and lacks a beard. Determined to prove them wrong, Peg sets sail as Captain Sparklebeard. Will her courage and ambition defy the odds and inspire a new generation of rebel girls? Join this thrilling journey that challenges stereotypes and celebrates being true to oneself. Grab your sparkliest beard and prepare for a pirate adventure like no other!

From the publisher

FOR REBEL GIRLS WITH BIG DREAMS! ARRRRR you ready for this unmissable girl power adventure? Join C aptain Sparklebeard as she sets sail against the seas and dares to be different! Peg dreams of adventure and has big ambitions, but when she asks to join the pirates crew they won’t let her join because she’s too small and she doesn’t even have a beard! But can Peg prove, against all odds, that she’s the greatest pirate there ever was? Perfect for fans of the chart-smashing Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World and tapping into the huge demand for stories featuring strong female characters, this is a pirate story like no other. Peg’s determination, ambition and courage to be herself will inspire a whole new generation of rebel girls. Smashing gender stereotypes and with an inclusive cast of characters, this is the must-have book to empower young children to have the courage to be themselves. So, buckle up, grab your sparkliest beard and get ready to join the best crew that ever sailed the seven seas!

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