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Determined to recover the long-lost family treasure, Kay finds himself in a race against the evil Abner Brown. Abner has his witch friends and his dark magic to help him, but Kay has the very special Midnight Folk. In a breathtaking, magical quest, which side will find the treasure first?

Long John has a whole crew of wild pirates in tow, and - for two intrepid children - he's about to transform a perfectly ordinary evening into a riotous adventure beneath a pirate moon. It's time to make some pirate stew. Marvellously silly and gloriously entertaining, this tale of pirates, flying ships, doughnut feasts and some rather magical stew is perfect for all pirates, both young and old.

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the skies in "The Sky Pirates Kids Stories Book," a captivating tale that whisks young listeners away on a journey filled with mystery, excitement, and wonder. Follow the courageous young adventurer Lily as she stumbles upon a majestic airship hovering over the bustling town of Windmere. Drawn by curiosity and a thirst for adventure, she sneaks aboard and finds herself swept up in the daring quest of Captain Amelia and her spirited crew.

It’s the 22nd century and, thanks to climate change, much of the former British Empire rests under the sea. While out fishing one day, young Lilly Melkun witnesses a brazen band of pirates kidnapping the Prime Minister’s daughter. With her village blamed for the tragedy, Lilly takes it upon herself to set sail and rescue the young girl, with only her wits and considerable seamanship skills to help her.

Bodies are washing ashore and everyone knows who's to blame. Legends of the Heartless King shroud the continent in fear; they call him a pirate, a monster, a god. When his mercenaries raid her father's merchant ship, Ria's family is faced with a horrifying demand. They will spare his life, in exchange for one of his daughters. Determined to save her sisters Ria launches herself into the world of pirates. Face-to-face with the Heartless King, she finds he is far more than the stories told. He is a man, with a human name and blood-stained hands, bound to the seas by a centuries-old curse.

1786. Isolated from the rest of the world, thirteen-year-old Alma lives with her family in a lush African valley. She spends her days exploring their blissful homeland. But everything changes when her little brother finds a secret way out of the valley. Alma sets out to find him, but she soon must face terrible dangers in a continent ravaged by the slave trade. The journey to bring her brother home becomes a harrowing adventure to save herself, her family, and the memory of her people.

When Ravian's father doesn't return home from sea for his son's birthday, Ravian is certain he must be in danger. Hearing tales of a cursed ship that captures fishermen, Ravian goes in search of his father accompanied by his only friend, Marvin the seagull. Before long, the pair find themselves trapped on the ship with only a kindly boy and a bad-tempered pirate for company. The ensuing voyage is beset with battles with giant squid and fierce storms, and Ravian despairs of every finding his father.

Who says little girls can’t defeat sea monsters and save the day? Luna is a girl who wants to sail the Seven Seas and be a pirate, while being kind and polite to everybody! She comes from a pirate family and dreams of setting sail and being the captain of the family ship. All the other pirates think that her kindness and pirate life don’t go together, but Luna knows better: You can be brave and kind at the same time, and polite too! When a sea monster takes her family, Luna has to embark on a scary journey to save them. She will find out if she has what it takes to be a captain!

Cut-throat Jake and his ugly crew are busy celebrating on Cactus Island, surrounded by their stolen treasure. So they are caught off guard when Captain Pugwash and his men arrive disguised as a sea monster. But more surprises are to follow for all the pirates when the real sea monster turns up to investigate, and Pugwash's crew are stranded by high tide.

These are the swashbuckling adventures of Captain Pugwash, narrated by the inimitable Jim Broadbent. There's nothing more likely to prompt our hero into action than the prospect of treasure. So when the valiant cabin boy Tom sees a mound of yellow stuff aboard a nearby ship, the Captain sets off in hot pursuit. Unfortunately, his villainous arch-enemy, the horrible Cut-throat Jake, is not far away. Will the Captain be trapped by Jake's dastardly plan?

A bloody war is raging across the oceans, with the Pirate Federation and Nocturnals in alliance against the renegade Vampirates. Connor and Grace Tempest each have important roles to play - he as a pirate warrior; she as a powerful healer. As the twins face their greatest challenge yet, old allies and foes return to play their part in the ultimate battle of Pirate versus Vampirate.

When super-famous actor Jolly Roger comes to make a movie on Crossbones Island, Pirate Blunderbeard is determined to get the main part. He just has to convince Jolly that his pet chicken, Boris, is a parrot (oh dear), act alongside an evil Giant DeathClaw Lobster (eek!) and beat his crafty brother Blackbeard to the lead role.... What could possibly go wrong? Pirate Blunderbeard might be in the worst movie ever, but it’s also the funniest.

Blackbeard, the most notorious of pirates, wreaked havoc and plundered wherever he went. Davey saw Blackbeard as a hero and believed that Nova Scotia was where he had sailed Queen Anne’s Revenge — where he had buried his treasures. When Clem, a stranger, moved into the abandoned cabin next door, Davey felt certain that the old man was after Blackbeard’s cache. Suddenly Davey had to up his game plan. The trick was knowing how to outfox the old man. Davey was desperate and drew upon every resource, including witchcraft, which meant a visit to the local witch, Kesi.

For sheer storytelling delight and pure adventure, Treasure Island has never been surpassed. From the moment young Jim Hawkins first encounters the sinister Blind Pew at the Admiral Benbow Inn until the climactic battle for treasure on a tropic isle, the nevel creates scenes and characters that have firetd the imaginations of generations of readers. Written by a superb prose stylist, a master of both action and atmosphere, the story centers upon the conflict between good and evil - but in this case a particularly engaging form of evil.

This is what happens on a Pirate Prince’s thirteenth birthday. Perfect for listeners who love Pirates of the Caribbean, Percy Jackson, and The Sea Beast. Young Robin Rumblebelly may be the son of the most feared pirate on the seas, but he's got a lot to prove—and fast. On his thirteenth birthday, he sets sail across magical, uncharted seas, to earn his father’s respect and prove that, one day, he might deserve to inherit the family’s island of fantastical riches. But being captain takes more than courage.

When Matilda discovers a treasure map inside an old bottle, she shows it to the Jolley-Rogers and they all set sail to find the mysterious island on the map. Unfortunately, they end up in the belly of the dastardly Pirate Cruncher! Can Matilda and the rest of the Jolly-Rogers rescue themselves before it is too late? Or will they end up trapped there forever? Expect adventure, laughs, and perhaps an almighty sneeze.

There's a pirate treasure hidden in Big Swirl Island, and Penny is determined to find it! Will Penny be able to find the treasure before the naughty pirates, Cap'n Dilly and Matilda? When things go wrong it's up to Team Top Wing to step in and save the day. Join Penny, Swift, Rod and Brody in fun-packed adventure, and learn the secret of the treasure!

Join Captain Jack and his courageous crew of pirate puppies on an unforgettable adventure across the high seas! Set sail aboard the sturdy ship, The Salty Paws, where humans and their loyal canine companions work together to uncover hidden treasures, solve ancient riddles, and outwit rival pirates.

Echo Quickthorn has been reunited with her sky-pirate mother, Indigo Lil, and is now a fully-fledged member of the Black Sky Wolves. So when Lil is summoned to the Alliance of the Seven Skies, Echo decides to sneak along with her friend, Horace. There, Horace is captured by the dastardly Thunder Sharks, a rival pirate clan, who present Echo with an ultimatum: they’ll release her friend in exchange for the legendary dragon’s gold.

The sailor Ishmael tells the tale of whaling ship Captain Ahab's obsessive quest to get revenge on Moby Dick, the legendary giant white sperm whale who bit off his leg! With page after page of captivating sea tale, this edition will be the fought over favorite in your home and schoolroom!