How to be a Pirate in 7 Days or Less

by Kingfisher Publications, Jan Lewis (Illustrator), Jane Casey (Editor)

Ahoy, ye landlubbers! Captain Kid has lots of advice for would-be pirates, from pirate names to what to wear to how to run a tight ship and manage a crew of bloodthirsty buccaneers! This simple seven-day plan helps the reader become a real pirate and then celebrate by throwing a fantastic pirate party. Step-by-step craft projects, such as making a treasure chest, cutlass, and a porthole sign for a bedroom door, are easy for budding pirates to follow and use only ordinary household materials. Best of all, this irresistible book comes with a pocket packed full of must-have accessories, including a pirate hat, an eye patch, a pirate poster, and pirate stickers. This is the perfect present for any little pirate who dreams of life on the high seas.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published October 30, 2006

About the author

Kingfisher is an award-winning publisher for non-fiction and fiction for children of all ages. Known around the world for its informative and engaging reference and early-learning books, Kingfisher also receives widespread acclaim for its classic anthologies for five- to fourteen-year-olds and original picture books for very young children.