The Pirates Next Door [Hardcover]

Jonny Duddle (Author)

Book Description

Release date: February 28, 2012 | Age Range: 3 - 7 years

The Jolley-Rogers have traded in the high seas for suburban life.

Meet the Jolley-Rogers — a pirate family who is moving to Dull-on-Sea, a quiet seaside town, while they fix up their ship. This unusual family soon has the whole neighborhood gossiping. Defying the grown-ups, Matilda becomes friends with young pirate Jim Lad. When the JolleyRogers return to sea, the town realizes that they were wrong to assume the worst when it is discovered that the pirates have buried treasure in everyone's yard. The neighbors are thrilled, but Matilda is sad to have lost her new friend, until she discovers her own treasure — a pen pal!

Editorial Reviews

Review

Veiled in humor, but hard not to read as a parable that tweaks narrow minds and parochial attitudes.
—Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Jonny Duddle is an illustrator and concept artist for films, including The Pirates! by Aardman animation. His first book, The Pirate Cruncher, was long-listed for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Having sailed the high seas in a square-rigger, Jonny is now in danger of becoming a landlubber. He lives with his wife and their daughters in Wales.

Product Details

• Age Range: 3 - 7 years
  
• Hardcover: 44 pages
• Publisher: Templar (February 28, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763658421
• ISBN-13: 978-0763658427
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 0.4 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,520 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #35 in Books > Children's Books > Travel & Cultures > Where We Live > City Life

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Instant Favorite from a Pirate Fan March 15, 2012

By Andi

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

My four year old son has been a pirate fanatic for about a year, so we have about 25 pirate books. I had pre-ordered this for his birthday, even though the release date was about a month later. We have The Pirate Cruncher as well, and we love it. So I figured this book would surely be as good. And it is!

I am always impressed when truly talented children's authors can rhyme stories and mix in humor and sentiment. The illustrations are so colorful, vibrant and cute without being too childish. It's the perfect length as well, so my son is satisfied when we're done, and the story isn't lacking for anything.

I'm excited and hopeful that Johnny Duddle will write another great pirate tale! We'd like to see the Jolly Rogers take on the Pirate Cruncher!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Books February 21, 2013

By Rebecca Radcliffe

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

My youngest son absolutely loves having his books read to him. They made a great addition to his ever growing libraray

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, my son can't get enough.... February 3, 2013

By Car Audio Rep

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This is such a cute story and the animations are darling. It instantly became my 3 year old's favorite book.

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT! January 14, 2013

By Sandra N. Schulze

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... and so does my 5 year old. The illustrations are amazing and its a fun book to read - so glad I finally ordered it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable book!!! January 8, 2013

By Marsha S

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

We got this book from the library and my son (and my husband and I) loved it so much we had to purchase it. This book is truly adorable!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars great book! September 24, 2012

By Sarah Wilkinson

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

My 2.5-year-old son loves this book! Fun story, great illustrations. Not your typical kids' book, but not too out-there, either. We bought this one as a gift, plan to buy more as gifts in the future.

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't understand poor reviews on this. June 6, 2012

By mwill

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This guy is great. Contrary to what some folks think I think the illustrations are top notch, the characters are very interesting, and I wish I could find more books like this for my 3 year old. While the story doesn't have the clever twist that the Pirate Cruncher has it's still quite good. Do yourself a favor and get this book as well as the Pirate Cruncher. Can't be beat for entertaining a little kid and his dad. (Also very fun if you enjoy impersonating peoples voices as I do) Don't get the gripe about the author calling himself a creator, seems quite creative to me. Whatever. GET THIS BOOK!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book! May 15, 2012

By Jill Schiebel

Format:Hardcover

I never write reviews. But this book is go great, here I go. The rhyming is great but the illustration is fantastic. I love the way the rhyming is broken up into different scenes. Nice job Johnny Duddle - very original! My 3 year olds love it! I'm ready to buy more just like this one...