The Pirates Next Door

Name: The Pirates Next Door
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781848773929
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By Jonny Duddle

Series: Jonny Duddle

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Summary

The Jolley-Rogers, a lively pirate family, move to the quiet seaside town of Dull-on-Sea to repair their ship. While the unusual new neighbours spark gossip among the residents, young Matilda befriends the youngest pirate son, Jim. When the family eventually depart, the town realises they were mistaken about the pirates—discovering hidden treasure buried in gardens all around. Matilda finds her own special treasure: an exciting new pen friend.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Ideal for children fascinated by pirates and adventure, especially those who enjoy humorous and heartwarming stories featuring friendship and community spirit.

The first swashbuckling adventure of the Jolley-Rogers in Dull-on-Sea

The first swashbuckling adventure of the Jolley-Rogers in Dull-on-Sea

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The Pirates Next Door by Jonny Duddle introduces us to the Jolley-Rogers, a pirate family that moves to Dull-on-Sea, a quiet seaside town. As they stop to fix up their ship, this unusual family sets the whole neighbourhood abuzz with rumours.

Despite the gossiping grown-ups, Matilda from next door defies expectations and becomes friends with the youngest pirate son. Upon their departure, the townspeople realise they were wrong to judge the Jolley-Rogers harshly. The pirate clan has left behind a delightful surprise: treasure buried in everyone's gardens, a twist beautifully illustrated in a stunning double-gatefold.

Though initially saddened by their departure, Matilda finds her own special treasure: an incredibly exciting new pen friend.

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Captain Duddle is praised as the king of pirate picture books, delivering cheerful chaos and humour in this tale of the Jolley Rogers upending the sleepy town of Dull-on-Sea. Readers will enjoy plentiful laughs and amusing visual details including a wooden-legged dog. The story has been described as a definite triumph, with nods to forthcoming Jolley Rogers fiction for younger readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781848773929

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Templar Books

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Illustrated by Jonny Duddle

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 247.0mm

Height: 289.0mm

Weight: 298g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jonny Duddle Series: Jonny Duddle

About the Author

Jonny Duddle (Author, Illustrator)
Jonny Duddle overheard the story of his first book The Pirate Cruncher while sailing on a square-rigger. Since then he has written even stranger tales including The Pirates of Scurvy Sands,The Pirates Next Door, Gigantosaurus and The King of Space. The Pirates Next Door won the Waterstones Prize in 2012 and was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize.Now in danger of becoming a landlubber, Jonny lives in Wales with his wife, Jane, and their daughters, Daisy and Rosie.