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THE PIRATES NEXT DOOR
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| By: |
Jonny Duddle, Jonny Duddle (Illus) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£10.99 |
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£8.02 |
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£2.97 |
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| ISBN 10: |
184877219X |
| ISBN 13: |
9781848772199 |
| Availability: |
Reprinting. This item may be subject to delays or cancellation.
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| Publisher: |
TEMPLAR PUBLISHING |
| Pub. date: |
1 October, 2011 |
| Pages: |
36 |
| Description: |
When a salty pirate family move to a quiet seaside town rumours start amongst the nervous neighbours. All except Matilda who defies the grownups and makes friends with the youngest pirate son. When the pirate family finally leave the villagers realise they have been wrong to judge and Matilda feels sad that her friend has gone but not for long . . |
| Synopsis: |
Meet the Jolley-Rogers - a pirate family who're moving to Dull-on-Sea, a quiet seaside town. Stopping to fix up their ship, this unusual family get the whole neighbourhood spreading rumours. Defying the grown-ups, Matilda from next door decides to become friends with the youngest pirate son. When the Jolley-Rogers leave, the town discovers they were wrong to assume the worst - the pirate clan have buried treasure in everyone's gardens (shown in a stunning double-gatefold). Matilda feels sad until she discovers her own treasure - an incredibly exciting new pen friend. |
| Illustrations: |
full colour illustrations throughout |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Templar Publishing |
| Prizes: |
Winner of Waterstones Children's Book Prize: Picture Books Category 2012
Winner of Waterstones Children's Book Prize: Overall Winner 2012
Short-listed for Roald Dahl Funny Prize: The Funniest Book for Children |
| Returns: |
Returnable |