Chronicles the adventures of Orpheus Clinker, a "reformed" pirate turned respectable babysitter, and Serena Leburnum, a lovely librarian who outwits her kidnappers and gives them a valuable lesson in the Dewey Decimal System
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A welcome updated reissue of this clasic story, with perfectly matched illustrations by Quentin Blake. (Julia Eccleshare GUARDIAN CHILDREN'S BOOKS)
I LOVE THIS STORY!It is a very funny story with a pirate babysitter ... The illustrations are very detailed attractive and funny! They suit the writing very well. (Magnus, 7 years ANORAK)
Yo ho ho! Pirate stew, plenty of rum, and a festive flare across the sky can only mean one thing - it's time for a great pirate party!
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Seller: Bay State Book Company, North Smithfield, RI, U.S.A.
Condition: good. Quentin Blake (illustrator). The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing. Seller Inventory # BSM.1BJTT
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Quentin Blake (illustrator). Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers. Seller Inventory # 00105650252
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Quentin Blake (illustrator). First Printing. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 1121159-6
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Quentin Blake (illustrator). First Printing. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 56084656-75
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Quentin Blake (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0879236299I4N00
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Quentin Blake (illustrator). Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0879236299I5N10
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Quentin Blake (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0879236299I4N10
Seller: Betty Mittendorf /Tiffany Power BKSLINEN, Ralston, NE, U.S.A.
Quarter-Bound. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Quentin Blake (illustrator). Red hard covers yellow cloth spine. Int. vg. B & w illust. 63 pages. Seller Inventory # 8131T
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Good. Quentin Blake (illustrator). Seller Inventory # CIN0879236299G
Seller: Goodwill of Greater Milwaukee and Chicago, Racine, WI, U.S.A.
Condition: acceptable. Quentin Blake (illustrator). Book is considered to be in acceptable condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Book may have one or more of the following defects: noticeable wear on the cover dust jacket or spine; curved, dog eared or creased page s ; writing or highlighting inside or on the edges; sticker s or other adhesive on cover; CD DVD may not be included; and book may be a former library copy. Seller Inventory # SEWV.0879236299.A