The Jolly Regina

By Kara LaReau, Jen Hill (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the The Unintentional Adventures of the Bland Sisters series

Two sisters are kidnapped by pirates, launching them into unexpected adventures.

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184 pages· 20,738 words· Est. 3 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Jaundice and Kale Bland live a life devoid of excitement, waiting for their long-lost parents. But when an all-female pirate crew kidnaps them, their world turns upside down. Will the sisters embrace the chaos of the high seas, or will they find a way back to their bland existence? As they navigate this swashbuckling adventure, filled with humor and unexpected twists, the sisters must confront the thrilling unknown. Can they survive the pirates' world, or will they discover a taste for adventure they never knew they had?

From the publisher

In the spirit of A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Unintentional Adventures of the Bland Sisters stars Jaundice and Kale Bland–two sisters who avoid excitement at any cost. Instead, they eat tasteless oatmeal, rarely venture into bright sunlight, and read only Dr. Snoote’s Dictionary, because storybooks are just too thrilling. Together, they await the return of their parents, who left for an errand years ago and have never come back. One day, a knock on the door leads to the Bland sisters’ kidnapping by an all-female band of pirates–but this is only the beginning of their escapades. Filled with Roald Dahl-esque humor, hilarious high jinks, and swashbuckling, The Unintentional Adventures of the Bland Sisters: The Jolly Regina will appeal to middle-grade readers looking for an anything-but-bland adventure.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 184
Words: 20,738
Reading age: 8–12
Audience: Middle Grade
Lexile: ~841L

Themes & topics

Books about pirates Books about siblings Books about quests

For the grown-ups

The parent guide

What families may want to know

Every family reads differently. These are the concepts our editors noticed in this book — worth seeking out for some readers, worth knowing about for others. The list isn't exhaustive, but it's a spoiler-light head start.

Alcohol

The pirates talk of rum and ale, but girls only drink ginger ale.

Potty Humor

There are a few instances of potty language, such as "I nearly soiled me poop deck."

Language

The book includes the mention of the crew using "profanities" and "obscenities," but don't use specific language.

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