A lively and engaging Starters title for beginner readers illustrated by acclaimed picture book artist Polly Dunbar, with a friendly text and stylish two-colour illustrations.
Hal the Pirate is part of Walker Starters, the wonderfully fun and friendly series for beginner readers. "Yo ho the billy-o, a pirate's life for me!" But is it really a pirate's life for Hal, who gets seasick, falls overboard (a lot), and doesn't know his west from his east? This is a charming story with a twist at the end, told through a range of writing styles, including hand-lettered speech bubbles and diary entries. The illustrations, which appear on every page, are lively and stylish, and play an active part in helping children understand the text.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
This is Book 8 in the Walker Starters Series. See all Walker Starters books here.
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June Crebbin was a primary school teacher before taking early retirement to concentrate on her writing. She is the author of a number of books for children, including Jumping Beany (9781406305197), Saving Oscar (9781406301991), Riding High (9781406311235), The Train Ride (9780744547016) and Cows in the Kitchen (9780744569476), and she has edited story anthol
More about June CrebbinOne of the UK's most exciting picture book talents, author-illustrator of the award-winning Penguin.
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