Read along with author Jonny Duddle in this audio CD edition. The Jolley-Rogers family are moving to Dull-on-Sea, a quiet seaside town. Stopping to fix their ship, this pirate family get the whole town gossiping. Ignoring the grown-ups' disapproval, Matilda from next door becomes friends with the youngest pirate son. When the Jolley-Rogers leave, the town finds they were wrong to assume the worst - the pirate clan have buried treasure in everyone's gardens (revealed in a stunning double-gatefold). Matilda feels sad until she discovers her own treasure - a very special pen friend.
About the AuthorJonny Duddle has written and illustrated two best-selling picture books: The Pirate-Cruncher and The Pirates Next Door. His next book, The King of Space, publishes in March 2013. He lives in Wales with his wife Jane and daughters Daisy and Rosie.
AwardsWinner of Waterstones Children's Book Prize: Picture Books Category 2012 and Waterstones Children's Book Prize: Overall Winner 2012.
Book InformationISBN 9781848778504
Author Jonny DuddlePage Count 32
Imprint Templar PublishingPublisher Templar Publishing