Small Knight and George and the Pirates - Softcover

Armitage, Ronda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1408312743 ISBN 13: 9781408312742

Publisher: Orchard Books, 2013

Synopsis

A swashbuckling tale, perfect for both brave little pirates and brave little knights - a winning combination!

Small Knight and George the Dragon are setting sail on an important mission to find treasure and save their crumbling castle. But will their pirate ship survive the stormy seas? And what will happen when they come face to face with the fearsome Captain Swashmebuckle?

A fabulously funny, read-aloud adventure from Ronda Armitage - author of bestselling family favourite The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch. With detailed, cartoon-style illustrations from Arthur Robins.

About this title

About the Author:

Ronda Armitage was born in Kaikoura, New Zealand. Her first book was published in 1977, and she has gone on to write many bestselling books for children, including the much-loved Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch series. Ronda lives in East Sussex with her husband.

Arthur Robins is known and loved the world over for his lively picture books and cartoons. He has illustrated numerous and much-loved books for Orchard, including the popular Seriously Silly series, written by Laurence Anholt, and the picture book Itsy-Bitsy House, which was shortlisted for the Stockport Children's Book Award in 2005.

Review:

Here is a great partnership. Armitage's easy writing style complimented perfectly by Robins' inimitably whacky illustrations. What a romping adventure, full of splendid surprises, perfect for small, would-be swashbuckling pirates. Wonderfully crazy pictures!―Books for Keeps

A rollicking but tender story about expectations and bravery.―Guardian

A rollicking but tender story about expectations and bravery―The Guardian

Here is a great partnership, Armitage's easy writing style complimented perfectly by Robins' inimitably whacky illustrations. A romping adventure, full of splendid surprises, perfect for all small would-be swashbuckling pirates. Wonderfully crazy pictures!―Books For Keeps

Brightly coloured illustrations, packed with character and humour adorn this jolly story of piracy and treasure hunting―School Librarian

This fun adventure story with a twist is filled with superbly colourful illustrations. Young pirate enthusiasts will love the swashbuckling.―Booktrust

This fun adventure story with a twist is filled with superbly colourful illustrations―BookTrust

About this edition

• Publisher: Orchard Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1408312743
• ISBN 13: 9781408312742
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Robins Arthur