Master Salt the Sailors' Son [Happy Families Series] - Softcover

Allan Ahlberg

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140312404 ISBN 13: 9780140312409

Publisher: Puffin, 1980

Synopsis

Sammy Salt's mum and dad say he's too small to sail the seas with them in their ship the Jolly Jack. But when they try to say goodbye before setting off on an exciting voyage to Coconut Island, Sammy is nowhere to be found. And then some very odd things start happening on board ...

Based on the classic 'Happy Families' card game, this highly entertaining series is ideal for reading and sharing at home or at school. It is guided by the Education Adviser, Brian Thompson, and written by the award-winning author, Allan Ahlberg.

'The best thing to happen to beginner readers since Dr Seuss' Children's Rights Workshop.

About this title

About the Author:

Allan Ahlberg, a former teacher, postman, plumber's mate and grave digger, is in the super-league of children's writers. He has published over 100 children's books and, with his late wife Janet, created such award winning picture books as EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM and THE JOLLY POSTMAN - both winners of the Kate Greenaway Medal. He has also written prize-winning poetry and fiction and lives in Sussex.

Synopsis:

One of several comic stories for 6-8 year olds based on the card game 'Happy Families', this story features Master Salt the sailors' son.

About this edition

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 1980
• ISBN 10: 0140312404
• ISBN 13: 9780140312409
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 24
• Illustrator: Andre Amstutz