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Pirate Pug

By Laura James
Series: The Adventures of Pug
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Pirate Pug by Laura James is a delightful children's book following the charming adventures of Pug, who teams up with his owner, Lady Miranda, for a seaside holiday. Their trip takes an exciting turn when Pug accidentally becomes involved with a group of pirates. The duo must navigate this unexpected adventure, blending humour and fun perfect for young readers.
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You might enjoy this delightful tale if you're a fan of adventurous stories featuring quirky, loveable canine characters. Set sail on thrilling escapades with a pug as he navigates through the high seas in search of treasure, making it perfect for young readers who love a mix of humour, fun, and heartwarming moments.

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Meet the dastardly, the black-hearted, the really rather peckish ... Pirate Pug! The fourth book in Laura James’s beloved FULL-COLOUR illustrated series about a roly-poly pug and his best friend, Lady Miranda. Perfect for fans of Claude and Squishy McFluff

Meet the dastardly, the black-hearted, the really rather peckish ... Pirate Pug! The fourth book in Laura James’s beloved FULL-COLOUR illustrated series about a roly-poly pug and his best friend, Lady Miranda. Perfect for fans of Claude and Squishy McFluff

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Meet the dastardly, the black-hearted, the really rather peckish... Pirate Pug! The fourth book in Laura James’s beloved full-colour illustrated series about a roly-poly pug and his best friend, Lady Miranda. Perfect for fans of Claude and Squishy McFluff.

Pug and Lady Miranda are off to the seaside! Pug is dreaming of naps under the beach umbrella, but when a little mishap means he has to wear an eyepatch, things quickly get a lot less snoozy! Soon Pirate Pug and his ragtag crew of friends find themselves on the trail of buried treasure. They have to reach the island where X marks the spot before the other pirates beat them to it. There’s just one problem – Pug is scared of water!

Pirate Pug is the fourth book in Laura James’s joyful illustrated series about a roly-poly pug and his best friend, Lady Miranda. It is perfect for fans of Claude and Squishy McFluff.

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  • Pirate Pug
    Meet the dastardly, the black-hearted, the really rather peckish... Pirate Pug! The fourth book in Laura James’s beloved full-colour illustrated series about a roly-poly pug and his best friend, Lady Miranda. Perfect for fans of Claude and Squishy McFluff. Pug and Lady Miranda are off to the seaside! Pug is dreaming of naps under the beach umbrella, but when a...
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Pirate Pug by Laura James is praised for being highly entertaining and fun, with witty illustrations that enhance the reading experience. Young readers find it amusing, particularly enjoying how Pug becomes an accidental adventurer. It's suitable for early readers who love engaging stories and charming pictures.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408895948

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 January 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Églantine Ceulemans

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 128

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Laura James Series: The Adventures of Pug Young Adult

About the Author

Laura James’s love of storytelling began at an early age and led her to undertake a degree in Film Studies and an MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University. Laura lives near Bath with her two dachshunds, Brian and Florence.

Églantine Ceulemans was born in Belgium, where she spent her childhood devouring comics, before moving to France to study illustration. As well as drawing, she loves riding her blue bicycle, cooking (which she is not very good at) and cleaning windows (which she is very good at). Églantine lives in Lyon, France.

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