When a pirate family moves into her quiet seaside town during ship repairs, young Matilda defies the edicts of the gossiping adults in the community to befriend young pirate Jim Lad.
Jonny Duddle Livres
1 janvier 1979
Jonny Duddle est un auteur et illustrateur célébré qui donne vie aux histoires grâce à sa vision artistique distinctive. Son expérience en tant qu'artiste conceptuel pour Aardman Animations informe son travail, l'infusant de détails vifs et d'une qualité immersive. Duddle s'est aventuré dans la littérature jeunesse, créant des récits qui captivent les jeunes lecteurs par leur maîtrise visuelle et narrative. Ses créations partagent un esprit d'aventure et d'imagination.
Fire cannons for a lark with the Jolley-Rogers!
This is a pirate tale full of fun with hilarious illustrations by Jonny Duddle, concept artist on Pirates of the Carribbean game. An old pirate tells of an island bursting with hidden treasure. Unfortunately, it is guarded by the terrible Pirate-Cruncher... all is revealed on the last hilarious fold- down spread. Accompanied by an Audio CD.
The Jolley-Rogers, a lively pirate family, relocate to the sleepy town of Dull-on-Sea to repair their ship, sparking gossip among the locals. As the family settles in, their vibrant personalities challenge the town's perceptions. Ultimately, the residents learn valuable lessons about assumptions and community when the Jolley-Rogers set sail again. The story is brought to life with full-color illustrations, enhancing the charm of this unique tale.
Captain Purplebeard and his crew of cut-throat pirates are off to find an island packed with treasure! But could their greed be leading them into some monstrously big trouble?
The Jolley-Rogers and the Ghostly Galleon
- 160pages
- 6 heures de lecture
Ahoy, me hearties! Matilda and the Pirates Next Door return in a series of illustrated stories for young readers. Every full moon, a mysterious ship is seen off the coast of Dull-on-Sea. Then, the next day, gold and jewelry are missing from homes, shops, and museums all over town. Matilda needs the Jolley-Rogers' help to investigate. Can Matilda and Jim Lad retrieve the stolen booty from the mysterious ship before the moon fades? Or will they end up stuck on board with a crew of ghostly pirates forever?
One morning the townspeople of Dull-on-Sea wake to find that their town is overrun with rats. Big rats, small rats, fierce rats, hungry rats - it is an infestation! Just when everyone is at their wit's end, a nautical stranger who plays the pipe turns up and offers to get rid of the rodent problem - for a fee.Once that rats have gone, the greedy mayor refuses to pay - so the Pirate Piper plays an enchanted tune and leads the children away. It's up to Matilda, Jim and Nugget to save their friends.The fourth title in Jonny Duddle's bestselling Jolley-Rogers fiction series.
A boy decides to create an army of robots to help him become King of Space.
"This summer, Matilda is going on holiday with her friends, the Jolley-Rogers. Their destination is the island of Scurvy Sands - a favourite holiday destination for pirates. When Matilda arrives, the swashbuckling residents are not too impressed with her. She has clean teeth, tidy clothes and doesn't smell like she's been at sea for six months without washing - she's definitely no pirate. But when Matilda discovers the secret of the legendary treasure of Scurvy Sands, the pirates decide that maybe some lubbers aren't so bad. A scurvy sequel to the bestselling The Pirates Next Door."--Publisher's description.
When Matilda discovers a treasure map inside an old bottle, she shows it to the Jolley-Rogers and they all set sail to find the mysterious island. Only to end up in the belly of the dastardly Pirate Cruncher! Can Matilda and the rest of the Jolly-Rogers rescue themselves before it is too late? Or will they end up trapped there forever? Expect adventure, laughs and perhaps an almighty sneeze..
