The Pitt Street Pirates

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What is The Pitt Street Pirates about?

Roger Redbeard is determined to prove he is a real pirate. With his friends Ellie and Sniffle, and their unusual parrot-cat Minnie, he builds a homemade ship and sails across the local park pond. Their pretend adventure becomes a genuine treasure hunt when they follow clues left by Ruby Rose. But the local rich kids are searching for the treasure too. Can the Pitt Street Pirates solve the clues, reach the island and claim the prize before their rivals?

About the author

Terry Deary is a British author best known for writing the funny and fascinating Horrible Histories books. He loves making history exciting by sharing weird and wonderful facts about the past. Terry’s clever stories and jokes help children learn and laugh at the same time, making reading about history lots of fun!