The Barefoot Book Of Pirates - Softcover

Walker, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841481319 ISBN 13: 9781841481319

Publisher: Barefoot Books, 2004

Synopsis

This swashbuckling collection of pirate tales is brimful with drama and adventure on the high seas. Young children will meet fierce characters such as the captain in the German tale, Kobold and the Pirates; others, like young Mochimitsu in the Japanese tale, are friendly and funny. They will also meet the infamous Grace O'Malley, one of Ireland's most feared pirates. Specially compiled for young readers, these tales are perfect for reading aloud.

About this title

Review:

"Walker has extensively researched the genre in order to make this uncommon selection." -- School Library Journal "School Library Journal"

About the Author:

Richard Walker was a professional storyteller who told his tales at a variety of venues from folk festivals, schools and theatres to private homes. He was also a freelance broadcaster and editor of Fact and Fiction, the storyteller's magazine. Richard Hope is a British TV actor who starred in ITV's MIT: Murder Investigation Team as DS Barry Purvis, as well in a number of other dramas like BBC1's A Touch of Frost, and ITV's Heartbeat and Poirot. Olwyn Whelan worked as a newspaper cartoonist and as a graphic designer before becoming a full-time freelance illustrator. She aims to produce timeless and classic books that children will treasure for life. Olwyn lives in Ireland with her husband, their two children, and her cat called Sleazy.

About this edition

• Publisher: Barefoot Books
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1841481319
• ISBN 13: 9781841481319
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Whelan Olwyn