Book band: Gold (Ideal for ages 6+) Quizzed for Accelerated Reader A hilarious, action-filled adventure, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. Captain Cutlass cannot see a thing without his glasses. But pirates don't wear glasses and if his crew finds out they'll make him walk the plank! As the pirates set sail for Treasure Island, the Captain soon finds himself in trouble when he can't even read the treasure map... This hilarious tale from picture book author Jane Clarke (author of Gilbert the Great and Neon Leon) is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. Features engaging illustrations by Jennie Poh and quirky characters young readers will find hard to resist. _______________ Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher

Captain Cutlass cannot see a thing without his glasses. But pirates don't wear glasses and if his crew finds out they'll make him walk the plank... Bloomsbury Young Readers provide engaging, illustrated stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson, tailored to get children reading.

About the Author
Jane Clarke has written numerous books for this age group, including titles in Egmont's Banana Books range and Random House's Flying Foxes series. She has also written written several picture book texts, including Gilbert the Great and Neon Leon. Jennie Poh was born in England and grew up in Malysia (in the jungle). After failing her art A-level Jennie decided the art world was definitely for her so she studied Fine Art at The Surrey Institute of Art & Design and Fashion Illustration at Central St. Martins. Illustrating is the reason Jennie gets washed and dressed in the morning.

Reviews
Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation, [with] tips to support the parent or carer at home or the teacher who needs inspiration at the end of a busy day. * Julie-Ann McCulloch, Specialist EAL Teacher, Stockport Local Authority *
I really liked the drawings in this book, so colourful and nice! * Zohra Maryam, aged 7 *
Written by favourite authors, these are well worth collecting and are just the thing for children ready for reading. * Lovereading4kids *



Book Information
ISBN 9781472950550
Author Jane Clarke
Format Paperback
Page Count 48
Imprint Bloomsbury Education
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 114g