Prince Martin and the Pirates: Being a Swashbuckling Tale of a Brave Boy, Bloodthirsty Buccaneers, and the Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of the Deep

by Brandon Hale, Jason Zimdars (Illustrator)

◆ High-stakes action-adventure and danger ◆ Brilliant color illustrations that explode off the page ◆ Text that appears to be prose—but subtly rhymes This is the trifecta to engage boys! And it's the rhyming verse that gently pulls them along, encouraging them to find the next rhyme—and want to read the whole book. Parents and grandparents will love the series because each tale contains a moral—without a lecture—that encourages the virtues of bravery, loyalty, grit, and compassion, which are traits boys need to become good men. In this epic illustrated adventure told in riveting rhyming verse, Prince Martin, his Band of Brothers, and his father—the King—embark on a dangerous quest to recover friends lost at sea. Their exciting voyage takes them to the Tropical Main, where unfathomable secrets lay concealed in the deep. But that once-peaceful sea is now plagued by the Dread Pirate Kaine , his gruesome pets, and his infamous crew. When these notorious sea rovers capture the boy prince, Martin discovers that his only hope might come from the sea itself...

This high-stakes clash between good and evil has some scary parts on the way to a glorious, triumphal ending. Ages 9 and up. May not be suitable for younger or sensitive children.

Get your copy now—because their hearts will soar...


Praise for Prince Martin and the Pirates : "This is a wonderful and magical book. It has dastardly pirates, radiant mermaids, a noble king, trusty knights, and, of course, the resourceful and ever-brave Prince Martin. What more could you ask! I only wish my son was young again so I could read this book with him."
- Eric Jay Dolin, author of Black Flags, Blue The Epic History of America's Most Notorious Pirates "Adventure, Pirates, Courage. This series is perfect for boys, and parents who want their boys to have something written just for the men their sons will become. The stories they find within these pages will take them farther into their imagination than any video game ever will, and dare them to become who they one day will be."
- Nick Cole, Two-Time Dragon Award Winner, Author of Forgotten Ruin Books in the Prince Martin Epic chapter books series. Each tale can be read in order or as a ★ Prince Martin Wins His Sword ★ Prince Martin and the Thieves ★ Prince Martin and the Dragons ★ Prince Martin and the Cave Bear ★ Prince Martin and the Last Centaur ★ Prince Martin and the Pirates

164 pages, Paperback

Published August 7, 2021

About the author

Brandon Hale grew up in a small Virginia town. It was in that town that he met his first love: Horror books and movies. He wrote his first full length novel when he was 17. In the decades since, he has written nonstop, producing multiple novels and short stories.

Brandon's first published novel was The Gods and the Builders. Shortly after that, his second novel - Day Soldiers - was released. Brandon is currently finishing up the second book in the Day Soldiers trilogy (which should be released in late June). The third Day Soldiers book is expected to be released by late August.

Brandon still lives in Virginia with his wife Laura.

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Reviews

[Rubi · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was okay. To be honest I fell asleep while reading it at some points, but they just may be because I've been extremely tired. I'm sure boys and adventurous girls would find the advantures of pirates, mermaid rescues and ancient beasts VERY exciting!

[Colin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Last book (so far) of the Prince Martin series, that uses a semi-medieval fantasy setting to teach kids lessons about the values of courage and honesty and such. This is book 6 of the series. It's fun, but in a sing-song rhyme I personally find very annoying . . .