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Pirates Don't Go to School!

By Alan MacDonald

A pirate’s surprise: school isn’t scary after all – or is it?

humorous engaging reassuring

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.33

From 3 readers

Genres

Humour Feelings/Wellbeing

What is Pirates Don't Go to School! about?

Jake, a young pirate, surprises his family by expressing a desire to attend school. They are appalled, believing that school is filled with strict rules and monstrous teachers. Undeterred, Jake embarks on his school adventure, discovering that it's not as dreadful as his family imagined. This humorous tale addresses the anxieties of starting school, showing that even pirates can find joy in learning.

About the author

Alan MacDonald is a popular British author who writes funny and exciting books for children. He is best known for the 'Dirty Bertie' series, which follows the adventures of a mischievous boy who loves getting into trouble. Alan enjoys making readers laugh and hopes his stories inspire a love of reading and imagination.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2020

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