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Captain Pugwash Series

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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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Book 1
Pugwash Aloft
Book 1

Pugwash Aloft

Welcome aboard the Black Pig for another exciting adventure with Captain Pugwash and his loyal crew. As they strike up t... MorePugwash Aloft

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Book 2
Pugwash and the Ghost Ship
Book 2

Pugwash and the Ghost Ship

The famous Black Pig, home to Captain Pugwash and his crew is in desperate need of a spring clean. But what begins as a ... MorePugwash and the Ghost Ship

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Book 3
Pugwash in the Pacific
Book 3

Pugwash in the Pacific

The Admiral is under strict orders from the Prime Minister - to search the Seven Seas, capture Captain Pugwash and bring... MorePugwash in the Pacific

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Book 4
Pugwash and the Sea Monster
Book 4

Pugwash and the Sea Monster

Cut-throat Jake and his ugly crew are busy celebrating on Cactus Island, surrounded by their stolen treasure. So they ... MorePugwash and the Sea Monster

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Book 5
Pugwash and the Buried Treasure
Book 5

Pugwash and the Buried Treasure

Poor old Captain Pugwash's worst nightmare comes true when he is marooned on an island in the middle of the ocean. But e... MorePugwash and the Buried Treasure

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Book 6
Pugwash the Smuggler
Book 6

Pugwash the Smuggler

Captain Pugwash is delighted at the prospect of earning five hundred golden crowns for smuggling barrels of brandy acros... MorePugwash the Smuggler

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Book 7
Captain Pugwash and the Mutiny
Book 7

Captain Pugwash and the Mutiny

That most unlikely of pirates, the greedy, selfish Captain Pugwash is at the helm once more. And his familiar crew are a... MoreCaptain Pugwash and the Mutiny

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Book 8
Captain Pugwash and the Wreckers
Book 8

Captain Pugwash and the Wreckers

That most unlikely of pirates, the greedy, selfish Captain Pugwash is at the helm once more. And his familiar crew are a... MoreCaptain Pugwash and the Wreckers

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Book 9
Captain Pugwash and the Pigwig
Book 9

Captain Pugwash and the Pigwig

That most unlikely of pirates, the greedy, selfish Captain Pugwash is at the helm once more. And his familiar crew are a... MoreCaptain Pugwash and the Pigwig

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Book 10
Captain Pugwash and the Birthday Party
Book 10

Captain Pugwash and the Birthday Party

That most unlikely of pirates, the greedy, selfish Captain Pugwash is at the helm once more. And his familiar crew are... MoreCaptain Pugwash and the Birthday Party

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Book 11
The Captain Pugwash Comic Book Collection
Book 11

The Captain Pugwash Comic Book Collection

This great value paperback collection brings together three classic stories about the much loved bumbling pirate told in... MoreThe Captain Pugwash Comic Book Collection

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Book 12
Captain Pugwash
Book 12

Captain Pugwash

Frances Lincoln are delighted to present paperback editions of this classic picture book series. There's nothing more li... MoreCaptain Pugwash

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