The classic picture books about pirate Captain Pugwash have been entertaining children for almost seventy years now. First published in 1950, Captain Pugwash features in the classic comic strips and books created by author John Ryan. The characters were later adapted into a cartoon TV series but the books are still much-loved today with updated illustrations for young readers.
Captain Horatio Pugwash is an unlikely pirate. He boasts of being brave but is actually rather fearful and stupid. His greed often leads him into trouble while he’s sailing the high seas in his ship called the Black Pig. Luckily for Pugwash, he usually wins the day thanks to his able assistant cabin boy Tom, pirates Willy and Barnabas and Master Mate. His arch enemy is Cut-Throat Jake, captain of the Flying Dustman and a more competent pirate than Pugwash. Cut-throat Jake and his crew are always trying to invade the Black Pig – whether it is disguised as a sea monster, hiding inside barrels or even at a fancy dress party. Pirate tales are timeless, and the Captain Pugwash books have cutlasses, treasure, eyepatches and parrots galore!
Kids love Pugwash’s silly mistakes and adventures and Tom’s efforts to sort things out and get him out of his scrapes. The friendly illustrations in these simple stories make them ideal for younger children and a must-read for pirate fans. The picture books are perfect for reading aloud so get your best pirate voice on and enjoy. Aye aye me hearties!
All the Captain Pugwash Books in Order:
Book 1: Captain Pugwash: A Pirate Story (1957)
Book 2: Pugwash Aloft (1960)
Book 3: Pugwash and the Ghost Ship (1962)
Book 4: Pugwash in the Pacific (1963)
Book 5: Pugwash and the Sea Monster (1976)
Book 6: Pugwash and the Buried Treasure (1980)
Book 7: Pugwash the Smuggler (1982)
Book 8: Captain Pugwash and the Mutiny (1982)
Book 9: Pugwash and the Wreckers (1984)
Book 10: Captain Pugwash and the Pigwig (1991)
Book 11: Captain Pugwash and the Birthday Party
Book 12: The Captain Pugwash Comic Book Collection
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