When I Was a Pirate, 9781838740498
Hardcover
Ahoy! Grandpa’s pirate tales bring unforgettable family adventures to life.

$27.39

  • Hardcover

    32 pages

  • Release Date

    5 May 2022

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Summary

When I Was a Pirate: A Grandfather’s Tale

When I was a pirate, I woke up to whale song. A chorus of humpback, beluga and blue. They waved with their tails, as we sailed along. Back when I was a pirate, before I met you.

Although these days Grandpa might prefer his rocking chair to climbing the rigging or hoisting the mainsail, he was once a swashbuckling pirate! As he tells his grandchildren tales of his piratical adventures on the high seas, their imagination takes them on …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781838740498
ISBN-10:183874049X
Series:When I Was a . . .
Author:Tom Silson, Ewa Poklewska-Koziello
Publisher:Flying Eye Books
Imprint:Flying Eye Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:32
Release Date:5 May 2022
Weight:568g
Dimensions:230mm x 260mm
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Critics Review

A touching tale of a grandparent rediscovering their sense of wonder and adventure through their grandchildren, lavishly illustrated with just the right amount of magic. – David O’Connell, Author of The Chocolate Factory GhostSwashbuckling fun with a boatload of heart! * Becka Moor, Illustrator of Wigglesbottom Primary *Nothing short of charming. – Raisingsmallreaders on Instagram

About The Author

Tom Silson

Tom Silson is a solicitor based in Manchester with a passion for children’s books, rhyme and writing. When I was a Fairy grew from a conversation he had with his eldest daughter.

Ewa Poklewska-Koziello is an illustrator and architect from Poland, working from Sopot. She has illustrated many books for children and has a unique and playful style, perfect for fairies and pirates!

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