Pirate Gran
by Geraldine Durrant

ISBN: 1-55081-361-7 EAN: 978-1-55081-361-6 Softcover: full color Price: CDN$12.95 Qty:

Book Description Pirating isn’t the life for everyone, but Gran says it's a career more girls should think about. Meet Gran – who's been a pirate since she was a young girl! With a pet crocodile who sleeps under her bed and a wicked sense of humour, knowing Gran is never dull! This witty and quirkily illustrated book will take kids on a rollicking journey of pirating fun, and adults will struggle to contain their giggles.” WINNER of the BBC RaW 60-Second Story Writing Competition. Reviews: “A feisty story, with plenty of pratfalls that older children will appreciate – and some gentle feminism to please their mothers.” - Time Out “Rose Forshall’s comic-style illustrations provide a treasure trove of clues to Gran's piratical past… Geraldine Durrant’s swashbuckling story of Gran’s escapades and how she met and married Grandpa is awash with witty asides and humour.” - Books for Keeps About the Author Whenever her grandchildren asked her what she did Geraldine Durrant always teased them that she was a pirate. In fact, she is a journalist living in England. Rose Forshall has illustrated many articles for newspapers and magazines, including The Guardian and The Independent on Sunday. Rose lives in London.