Matthew and the Midnight Pirates (Matthew's Midnight Adventure Series) [Paperback]

Allen Morgan (Author), Michael Martchenko (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Series: Matthew's Midnight Adventure Series

Matthew is back! This time he's teamed up with the silliest gang of water-fearing pirates that ever roamed the dry seas. But when they're captured by a desperate band of midnight librarians, they either have to pay their overdue fines or walk the plank. Only Matthew's quick thinking can save the day.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-3–Fans of Matthew and his midnight adventures may recognize this story that has been adapted from a picture-book format to an easy reader. The original artwork has been reused, as has part of the text, but both are now divided into seven short chapters. The story begins with Matthew playing pirate and worrying about his overdue library book about buccaneers. When he awakes at midnight to a busload of pirates in his front yard, he embarks on a wacky trip involving a pizza delivery van, librarians, turkeys, and lawyers, as well as a city hall budget meeting to save library funding. While children will enjoy Matthew's playacting, the hodgepodge of characters and the plot that borders on the absurd may prove both confusing and a bit of a challenge to novice readers. Purchase only if the Matthew books are in demand.–Maura Bresnahan, High Plain Elementary School, Andover, MA
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About the Author

Allen Morgan has written 25 books for children and 1 for adults. He was born on September 29, 1946 in New York City. He is married to Leslie and has a son named Timothy. In 1973 he became a Canadian citizen, also in the year 1980 Allen Morgan started writing his books. Before he became a author he had many different jobs such as a story teller, kindergarten teacher, artist, camel consultant, territory guide, member of the Lost Expedition and many more.

Robert Munsch is the author of more than 25 books for children including "The Paper Bag Princes" and "Stephanie's Ponytail." He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and studied to be a Jesuit priest before deciding to work with children instead. He taught in a variety of nursery schools and daycare centers while he earned an MA in Early Childhood Education. In 1975, Munsch and his wife, Ann, moved to Guelph, Ontario. The Munschs have three children: Julie, Andrew, and Tyya (see them all in "Something Good!").

Michael Martchenko has illustrated over 30 books for children and has exhibited his work throughout North America. He has won numerous awards for design and illustration. He lives with his wife, Patricia, in Toronto.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Fitzhenry and Whiteside; 1 edition (April 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0773759409
• ISBN-13: 978-0773759404
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,445,743 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars excellant, June 17, 2000

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This review is from: Matthew and the Midnight Pirates (Matthew's Midnight Adventure Series) (Paperback)

my son (5yrs) just loves this book!