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Ganador Premio El Barco de Vapor 2014
Chispas, un grumete de once años, cuenta en esta novela las aventuras que vive a bordo del Cruz del Sur, el navío del capitán Barracuda, en busca del tesoro del legendario Phineas Johnson Krane. El pirata Krane había dejado enterrado un libro donde daba pistas sobre el paradero de sus riquezas. Por esta razón la tripulación del Cruz del Sur decide aprender a leer. ¿Conseguirán dar con el tesoro?
Chispas, un grumete de once años, cuenta en esta novela las aventuras que vive a bordo del Cruz del Sur, el navío del capitán Barracuda, en busca del tesoro del legendario Phineas Johnson Krane. El pirata Krane había dejado enterrado un libro donde daba pistas sobre el paradero de sus riquezas. Por esta razón la tripulación del Cruz del Sur decide aprender a leer. ¿Conseguirán dar con el tesoro?
156 pages, Paperback
First published April 2, 2014
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July 5, 2020
Un bonito homenaje a los libros <3. Me ha chocado un poco que sean cincuenta y cuatro piratas y no haya ninguna mujer; aunque no le resta nota, me llama la atención. La primera mitad es mi preferida (cuando empiezan a aprender a *SPOILERRRR*).
March 19, 2023
A fun adventure story for children with treasure, pirates and ghostly ships which includes life lessons as well, though not heavy-handed. This book is written with a good sense of humor which I think would appeal to the reading audience. Recommend for a small change of pace.
August 21, 2019
De mis lecturas favoritas de este año.
November 30, 2018
Cuando Barracuda y su tripulación desentierran, tras años de búsqueda, el tesoro del legendario pirata Phineas Krane descubren, para su sorpresa, que en el cofre SOLO HAY UN LIBRO. El libro de memorias de Krane, para más señas. Poco sospechan que ese libro iba a cambiar para siempre sus vidas.
El tesoro de Barracuda es un libro divertidísimo que hemos disfrutado en casa tanto grandes como pequeños. Y, sobre todo, es una tremenda declaración de amor a la lectura.
El tesoro de Barracuda es un libro divertidísimo que hemos disfrutado en casa tanto grandes como pequeños. Y, sobre todo, es una tremenda declaración de amor a la lectura.
October 7, 2021
Bastante divertido y con un gran mensaje. Me ha gustado mucho cómo van evolucionando los personajes a medida que avanza la trama y aprenden a leer. Aunque de la mitad al final me ha dejado un poco fría porque pierde la chispa de humor y se centra más en los sucesos.
June 10, 2025
What a wonderful pirate story with lots of adventure narrated by a 11 year old pirate. Beautiful illustrations.
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November 26, 2018
(Relectura). Título imprescindible. Divertido, ágil, lleno de niveles. Clásico moderno.
March 9, 2020
Me ha gustado mucho, aunque me da un poco de rabia que no haya ningun personaje femenino :(
December 19, 2016
A long time ago, back when pirates sailed on wooden ships in the Caribbean Sea, an eleven-year-old lad with freckles has a most particular, and dangerous, adventure. Sparks invites you to join him on his journey, but warns that you must listen well. Every word is true; he never tells a lie! In his world mistakes can get you hurt, or worse, and you don’t get second chances. Along the way he imparts sage advice – such as never sit in a tavern with your back to the door – from lessons he’s learned in the three years he’s been a member of the Southern Cross.
With only a rusty hook for a left hand and a face badly scarred, Captain Barracuda is feared far and wide by other pirates. He’s clever, shows no mercy, and brags about having zero friends. He spends most of his time alone, or in conference with Nuño, the man he trusts the most among the crew, and the man who “adopted Sparks after he was abandoned at the age of eight. Sparks, however, has many friends among the fifty-three pirates: Two Molars, One-Eyed Boasnovas, John the Whale, Erik the Belgian, Malik the Malian, and Russian Kitty.
For six years Barracuda has searched for treasure buried by the oldest pirate to sail the South Seas – Phineas Krane. Many other pirates have hunted for this treasure, but only Barracuda is clever enough to find it. And he should since he even spent time in jail to gather clues from a man everyone else thought was crazy. When the Southern Cross arrives at the island of Kopra, Barracuda leads them to the exact spot where his men must dig. But the treasure within the chest isn’t gold, silver, and gems. Oh no, it’s “a blasted book!”
Barracuda is so angry he shuts himself in his cabin and doesn’t emerge until they return to Maracaibo. Once the ship docks, he fires the entire crew. Sparks and his mates are dumbfounded and not quite certain what to do. Then Barracuda advertises for a new crew and prospective candidates are to come to the Southern Cross on Saturday. Imagine his surprise when the weekend arrives and the only men on the dock are Sparks, Nuño, One-Eyed Boasnovas, John the Whale, and all the other pirates who used to sail with the captain. Since he needs a crew and they need work, what else can he do but take them all back?. And the last to board – sneaking onto the Southern Cross – is Two Molars with a package.
One night, they catch Two Molars hiding under the pantry steps reading a book by candlelight. Eyes widen when he confesses that it’s Phineas Krane’s book and that he just had to read it because he saw his name in it. Well, soon everyone wants to hear the story, so Two Molars must read aloud. But he’s not the best reader and it takes time for him to figure out strange words. Then Sparks has a brilliant idea – he wants to learn to read. Before long so does everyone else. There are just two problems: Two Molars isn’t the best teacher and there’s only one book, but fifty-two pirates.
Anyone who’s ever attempted to read knows just how confusing a task it can be, what with words that are spelled the same but are pronounced differently. Before long, Two Molars becomes so frustrated he quits. But the pirates aren’t deterred. Sometimes it just takes time before what you’re taught snaps into place. And sometimes what you think isn’t treasure is actually a grand treasure . . . one that just might lead to even greater booty . . . if you’re willing to take a chance and brave dangerous places and come face-to-face with scurvy, untrustworthy people! Especially when you know you’re not the only one looking for Phineas Krane’s treasure.
The Treasure of Barracuda may be written for pirate apprentices, but I loved this book. I laughed, frowned, and held my breath as Sparks guided me through his adventure. It won the 2014 Barco de Vapor Award for Children’s Literature in Spain and is one of the best books I’ve read this year; adult pirates will enjoy it as much as younger ones. For those unfamiliar with pirate and nautical language, Barracuda’s Glossary will help you understand the world of pirates and sailing ships. Schimel’s translation of the original Spanish is seamless. Campos hooks you from the first page, and the innovative language and roller coaster action keeps you reading. Sardà’s colorful artwork is expressive and brings Sparks, Barracuda, and the other Southern Crosses to life. What’s even better is the promise of more adventures to come with Sparks and his mates.
With only a rusty hook for a left hand and a face badly scarred, Captain Barracuda is feared far and wide by other pirates. He’s clever, shows no mercy, and brags about having zero friends. He spends most of his time alone, or in conference with Nuño, the man he trusts the most among the crew, and the man who “adopted Sparks after he was abandoned at the age of eight. Sparks, however, has many friends among the fifty-three pirates: Two Molars, One-Eyed Boasnovas, John the Whale, Erik the Belgian, Malik the Malian, and Russian Kitty.
For six years Barracuda has searched for treasure buried by the oldest pirate to sail the South Seas – Phineas Krane. Many other pirates have hunted for this treasure, but only Barracuda is clever enough to find it. And he should since he even spent time in jail to gather clues from a man everyone else thought was crazy. When the Southern Cross arrives at the island of Kopra, Barracuda leads them to the exact spot where his men must dig. But the treasure within the chest isn’t gold, silver, and gems. Oh no, it’s “a blasted book!”
Barracuda is so angry he shuts himself in his cabin and doesn’t emerge until they return to Maracaibo. Once the ship docks, he fires the entire crew. Sparks and his mates are dumbfounded and not quite certain what to do. Then Barracuda advertises for a new crew and prospective candidates are to come to the Southern Cross on Saturday. Imagine his surprise when the weekend arrives and the only men on the dock are Sparks, Nuño, One-Eyed Boasnovas, John the Whale, and all the other pirates who used to sail with the captain. Since he needs a crew and they need work, what else can he do but take them all back?. And the last to board – sneaking onto the Southern Cross – is Two Molars with a package.
One night, they catch Two Molars hiding under the pantry steps reading a book by candlelight. Eyes widen when he confesses that it’s Phineas Krane’s book and that he just had to read it because he saw his name in it. Well, soon everyone wants to hear the story, so Two Molars must read aloud. But he’s not the best reader and it takes time for him to figure out strange words. Then Sparks has a brilliant idea – he wants to learn to read. Before long so does everyone else. There are just two problems: Two Molars isn’t the best teacher and there’s only one book, but fifty-two pirates.
Anyone who’s ever attempted to read knows just how confusing a task it can be, what with words that are spelled the same but are pronounced differently. Before long, Two Molars becomes so frustrated he quits. But the pirates aren’t deterred. Sometimes it just takes time before what you’re taught snaps into place. And sometimes what you think isn’t treasure is actually a grand treasure . . . one that just might lead to even greater booty . . . if you’re willing to take a chance and brave dangerous places and come face-to-face with scurvy, untrustworthy people! Especially when you know you’re not the only one looking for Phineas Krane’s treasure.
The Treasure of Barracuda may be written for pirate apprentices, but I loved this book. I laughed, frowned, and held my breath as Sparks guided me through his adventure. It won the 2014 Barco de Vapor Award for Children’s Literature in Spain and is one of the best books I’ve read this year; adult pirates will enjoy it as much as younger ones. For those unfamiliar with pirate and nautical language, Barracuda’s Glossary will help you understand the world of pirates and sailing ships. Schimel’s translation of the original Spanish is seamless. Campos hooks you from the first page, and the innovative language and roller coaster action keeps you reading. Sardà’s colorful artwork is expressive and brings Sparks, Barracuda, and the other Southern Crosses to life. What’s even better is the promise of more adventures to come with Sparks and his mates.
July 12, 2016
Captain Barracuda, one of the most feared pirates, has set his sights on the fabled treasure of Phineas Krane. After years of piecing together clues, he locates it, only to find the treasure chest empty except for a book. Disgusted, he stomps away. The one pirate who can read a little rescues the books and begins to make his way through it. Slowly the other pirates ask to learn to read themselves, and as they do, a world of treasure unfolds before them. Do not worry though, there are plenty of sea battles and pirate adventures to keep the story moving! This exciting homage to literacy masquerading as a rollicking pirate adventure will not only keep readers' interest, but make them eager to seek more treasures found in books. Grades 3 & up. Would make a fabulous classroom read aloud.
ARC provided by publisher.
ARC provided by publisher.
September 12, 2014
Me ha encantado. La historia está muy bien contada, con unos personajes que te hacen partirte de risa, y un estilo muy desenfadado, y que te hace querer seguir leyendo. Es una alabanza a la lectura en la medida justa y perfecta, de la mejor forma contada.
Lo he disfrutado muchísimo y he pasado un rato estupendo. ¡Quiero la segunda parte!
Lo he disfrutado muchísimo y he pasado un rato estupendo. ¡Quiero la segunda parte!
October 10, 2015
4/5 El tesoro de Barracuda es un libro que ganó el año pasado el Premio Barco de Vapor y, un merecido premio. El libro me ha gustado bastante, me ha parecido entretenido, divertido y... Muy original! También es un libro que se lee en nada porque siempre quieres saber lo que les está sucediendo a los graciosos piratas, además el estilo narrativo es maravilloso. Lo recomiendo! :)
April 10, 2014
Una historia de piratas que encuentran un tesoro y todo lo que les ocurre a raíz de ello. El protagonista es maravilloso y su grupo de compañeros del Cruz del Sur... desternillante.
August 16, 2021
Aventura ingeniosa.
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