This modern fantasy story follows Pirate Pete on another one of his grand adventures, this time to an island where treasure is guarded by a fierce, but not so clever giant. Children will love the imaginative setting of this story, as well as the familiar characters. However, this story does not have the same calibur of clever rhyming and "pirate talk" as previous books, and may not be as engaging. Overall, it is still a story that mostly younger children will enjoy. ( )

Fantasy: It is an excellent example of a fantasy because it tells a tale of a giant, pirates and sea-fairies. The characters and plot are believable inside of the story but there are several elements which are not realistic or could not happen in real life.
Art Media: Acrylic Paints
Appropriate Age: Primary ( )

Ahoy, mateys! Pirate Pete and his trusty parrot are back for a rollicking good time on the high seas. Yo-ho-ho! I wish I'd a ship, To sail to islands yonder, I'd do anything for this wish, Who could grant it, I wonder?
What's a pirate without his trusty ship? A sea-fairy promises Pete a ship of his own if he can return the Sea-Fairy Sapphire to the sea. The only problem is that the sapphire is on Thunder Island — and it isn't alone! Pete must face danger, intrigue, and a particularly unfriendly giant nemesis as he tricks and sings his way to safety. With a yo-ho-ho and avast ye and a few scurvy dogs, readers will love to see their favorite pirate back in action and still in rare form. -- Scholastic, Inc.