Meet the Piratesons by Knife and Packer
Scholastic, 2014. ISBN 9781742836706.
(Age: 10+) What looks like a pirate, talks like a pirate and lives
on a pirate ship in the middle of Freak St? The Piratesons of
course! It is another instalment of weird and wonderful families in
the Freak St series. Meet the Piratesons is full of bright
illustrations and easy to read text. It is an engaging novel for
girls and boys aged 10+.
Fancy living on a pirate ship and looking for lost treasure? Well,
Mr Pirateson is in search of the lost gold underpants - a family
treasure - and he has finally found the treasure map.
Children will enjoy reading about the family's adventures as they
look for the treasure and the modern links - like a skateboard
loving sister - make it a relatable story for children.
Kylie Kempster