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Pirates 'n' Pistols Chris Mould

Pirates 'n' Pistols By Chris Mould

Pirates 'n' Pistols by Chris Mould

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Summary

A great introduction to traditional pirate myths and classic tales.

Pirates 'n' Pistols Summary

Pirates 'n' Pistols: Ten Swashbuckling Pirate Tales by Chris Mould

Following on from the fabulous Dust 'n' Bones and Fangs 'n' Fire, comes Pirates 'n' Pistols - ten swashbuckling pirate tales. Come face-to-face with some of the most villainous and scurrilous rogues ever to sail the seven seas in these stories about pirates from all around the world. This special giftbook edition is packed full of traditional pirate myths and legends, as well as some new and original tales, re-told and illustrated by the award-winning Chris Mould. Stories include: Davy Jones, Treasure Island, The Tenth Man, The Gold Bug, Dead Man's Ink, Dionysus, Cross-legged Jack, Mochimitsu's Music, Jewel of Bengal and Ghost in the Cupboard. Read more about Chris Mould at http://www.chrismouldink.com/

Pirates 'n' Pistols Reviews

Praise for Dust 'n' Bones and Fangs 'n' Fire: The art of storytelling pervades this textures tapestry of tales with a twist. -- The Bookseller 20090701 A great primer of ghost stories for older children and younger teens. -- The Bookbag 20100504 Brilliantly written and illustrated with cool and colourful drawings. -- CBBC Newsround 20090506 Entertaining and commendably presented anthology of short tales of seafaring, treasure hunting, and their consequences. -- Bookbag 20120801 Every few years, a book comes along which is an absolute stand-out in its genre and this just such a one. A wonderfully varied collection of self penned and traditional sea stories. Beautifully written, beautifully illustrated and beautifully produced, this is a book to read and escape to other worlds, with illustrations to pore over and to treasure. A wonderful book - don't miss it. -- School Librarian 20121201 Brilliant for reading aloud with vivid descriptive language. Stunningly illustrated and beautifully produced, this is a book to treasure. -- Parents In Touch 20130401

About Chris Mould

Chris Mould went to art school at the age of sixteen. He has won the Nottingham Children's Book Award and been commended for the Sheffield. He likes to write and draw the kind of books that he would have liked to have on his shelf as a boy. Chris Mould spends his working day in one of the prestigious art studios at Dean Clough Mills in Halifax. His studio is clearly marked with a skull and crossboned warning as to what might lie within. Chris is not confined to book illustration. He has worked for the RSC, the BBC, the FT and many other famous initials, as well as film development work for Aardman Animations which included character and environment development work on the film Flushed Away.

Additional information

GOR005295175
9780340999349
0340999349
Pirates 'n' Pistols: Ten Swashbuckling Pirate Tales by Chris Mould
Chris Mould
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Hachette Children's Group
20120802
96
Short-listed for Kate Greenaway Medal 2013
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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