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The Man Whose Mother Was a Pirate

By Margaret Mahy

Adjectives

whimsical adventurous heartwarming

Genres

Adventure Humour Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Sam leads a routine life far from the sea, but his mother, a former pirate, yearns to return to the ocean. Together, they embark on a whimsical journey, encountering sceptical townsfolk along the way. Upon reaching the sea, Sam is captivated by its vastness and beauty. Their adventure takes an exciting turn when a sea captain offers them both positions aboard his ship, allowing them to embrace the pirate life and the call of the sea.

About the author

Margaret Mahy was a wonderful writer from New Zealand who imagined magical stories for children. She is famous for books such as 'The Haunting' and 'The Man Whose Mother Was a Pirate.' Margaret loved exploring fantasy and adventure, and her stories have delighted readers all over the world for many years.

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2017

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