Pirates: Monkey Troubles

by Daryl K. Cobb

Before there was “ The Ring of Hope”, Daryl Cobb wrote the story “Monkey Troubles”. A funny and engaging short story, it was written with a younger audience in mind. As Daryl came up with more and more ideas, the story began to grow. He would eventually add 150 pages filled with twists and turns in and around the original story. The extended version of the delightfully silly tale “Monkey Troubles” went on to become what older readers know now as “ The Ring of Hope”. "Monkey Troubles" When Monk doesn’t return promptly from his mission to find Captain Paul, Peter is sick with worry. And to make matters worse his dreams of a mysterious bottle with a note inside has a message that is deadly and more real than Peter could have imagined. The characters are rich and beautifully rendered, and the story is sprinkled with humor. Much of the dialogue − especially between Peter and Monk and Antonio and Marcus − is delightfully silly.

142 pages, Paperback

First published January 14, 2015

About the author

Daryl Cobb is an author, storyteller, musician, singer/songwriter/actor and premier school assembly performer who promotes literacy through creative arts. His published works include three hit children's novels, "Pirates: Monkey Troubles", "Baseball, Bullies & Angels" and the swashbuckling tale "Pirates: The Ring of Hope", as well as 15 fun picture books such as his 2024 hit "BOO! Are You Afraid of the Dark?" and many other like "Mr. Moon", "Bill the Bat Loves Halloween,” “Do Pirates Go to School?” “Henry Hare's Floppy Socks” and “Greta's Magical Mistake.” Daryl's books have received many positive reviews, with Kirkus Reviews calling his latest "BOO! "A heartwarming story to help children overcome their bedtime fears." and his Middle Grade/YA book (Baseball, Bullies & Angels), "A must read for kids and parents!" Most of his written work is specifically for children, some of which was originally created for his own two children as bedtime stories. Daryl is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).