There Was an Old Pirate Who Swallowed a Map!

Written by Lucille Colandro · Illustrated by Jared Lee

Part of the There Was an Old Lady series

An old pirate swallows odd items on a sea adventure. Why? Discover the fun!

3.6 Goodreads · 259 ratings

64 pages· 1,272 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· AD540L

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Bookroo's summary

Join the Old Pirate as she swallows a map, rope, sword, and more on a whimsical sea journey. With each gulp, uncover hilarious reasons and fascinating sea facts. Two lively characters guide you through this laugh-filled adventure, blending humor with a splash of nonfiction. What treasure awaits at the end of her peculiar feast? Dive into this playful tale and find out!

From the publisher

Scholastic’s bestselling OLD LADY stars in a brand-new adventure series chock-full of hilarious laughs and fun facts!There was an old pirate who swallowed a map. I don’t know why she swallowed a map–ARGH!–but it wasn’t a trap!Scholastic’s bestselling OLD LADY is starring in a brand-new adventure series that will make you laugh AND learn! In this new spin-off, the OLD LADY turns into an OLD PIRATE who travels across the seas, swallowing a map . . . and a rope, and a sword, and a spyglass, and an anchor, and a flag, and a treasure. . . Why? Well, it was a pleasure to swallow that treasure! Two new characters lead the reader through this hilarious adventure while exchanging some awesome facts about life on the open seas for a light take on nonfiction that’s perfect for this age. With expanded back matter about life on a ship and a search-and-find game at the end, this OLD PIRATE definitely has sea legs!

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