The Buccaneering Book of Pirates - Hardcover

Ahoy, matey! Meet a larger-than-life buccaneer ready for adventure. This picture book follow-up toThe Giant Book of Giants features a removable, pop-up pirate poster that's over four feet tall, with lift-the-flaps and pockets containing treasures tucked inside. Six vibrantly illustrated and action-packed tall tales complete the high-seas fun.The six stories include:Treasure Island * The Corsair Captain * The Captain's Secret * Davy Jones' Locker * The Pirate Queen * A Royal Pardon

Author Saviour Pirotta is the bestselling author of over 100 children's books including a version ofAesop's Fables (Kingfisher) and the popular If You Love a Fairy Tale (Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated), illustrated by Susanna Lockheart. His work ranges from novelty titles for toddlers to short novels and collections of fairy tales. He lives in Saltaire, West Yorkshire, England.Illustrator Mark Robertson lives in England. His book The Sandcastle (Frances Lincoln Children's Books) was short-listed for the Children's Book Award and long-listed for The Kate Greenaway award in 2002. Mark's latest picture book,The Food Chain (Frances Lincoln), was short-listed for an English Association Book Award (Best Children's Illustrated Books 2009 category).