Read along with author Jonny Duddle in this audio CD edition. The Jolley-Rogers family are moving to Dull-on-Sea, a quiet seaside town. Stopping to fix their ship, this pirate family get the whole town gossiping. Ignoring the grown-ups' disapproval, Matilda from next door becomes friends with the youngest pirate son. When the Jolley-Rogers leave, the town finds they were wrong to assume the worst - the pirate clan have buried treasure in everyone's gardens (revealed in a stunning double-gatefold). Matilda feels sad until she discovers her own treasure - a very special pen friend.

 

This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Waterstones Children's Book Award. It was recognised in the Overall Winner category by the Waterstones Children's Book Award.

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2012 by Templar Publishing .

Jonny Duddle has written and illustrated two best-selling picture books: The Pirate-Cruncher and The Pirates Next Door. His next book, The King of Space, publishes in March 2013. He lives in Wales with his wife Jane and daughters Daisy and Rosie.