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The Fierce Little Woman and the Wicked Pirate, 2nd Edition

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This enduring tale of independence and family is an unconventional love story with a strong female lead and a pirate with a sensitive side, written by New Zealand’s leading children’s writer and illustrated by one of Japan’s foremost children’s illustrators. The fierce little woman lived in... Read More
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The Fierce Little Woman and the Wicked Pirate, 2nd Edition

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This enduring tale of independence and family is an unconventional love story with a strong female lead and a pirate with a sensitive side, written by New Zealand’s leading children’s writer and illustrated by one of Japan’s foremost children’s illustrators.

The fierce little woman lived in a house at the end of a jetty. She knitted socks in blue and green wool to sell to sailors who had got their feet wet. But when there were no ships at her jetty, she was quite alone.

One stormy day, a pirate came to the house on the jetty. He stood on his toes and started tap-tap-tapping on the window...

After a battle of words through the jetty trapdoor, these two windswept heroes find they are suited after all in a warm story of a carefree family.

The Fierce Little Woman and the Wicked Pirate, 2nd Edition captures the charm of a whimsical narrative with a delightful blend of adventure and affection.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798765671696

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Gecko Press

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Miho Satake
  • Illustrated by Miho Satake

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 276.0mm

Height: 227.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Joy Cowley is one of New Zealand's best-loved writers. Her awards include the Margaret Mahy Medal; the NZ Post Children's Book Award 2006; the Roberta Long Medal, Alabama, USA; and the AW Reed Award for Contribution to New Zealand Literature. She is a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Miho Satake is a highly regarded Japanese artist and illustrator known for illustrating the Japanese editions of classic children's books including Diana Wynne Jones and anniversary editions of the Harry Potter series.

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