Published: Feb. 04, 2013
Words: 3,557 (approximate)
Language: British English
ISBN: 9781301338177

Short description

When a pirate knocks at the door, it’s the start of a string of funny and strange events for Evie. A treasure map, chickens, a baby elephant, a porcupine and pirates chanting make the day go with a buzz – until the pirates start sharpening their cutlasses on the doorstep. Dad’s a scurvy knave who has stolen the swag, they say. Can Evie save him, and find what the pirates are looking for?

Extended description

When Evie runs to answer a knock at the door it isn’t the pizza girl with a delivery, but a pirate with a treasure map. He stops for lunch, and is soon joined by a troupe of pirates with their pets – an elephant, chickens, a spider and a baby porcupine.

They dig all afternoon, but they don’t find any treasure. Dad knew they wouldn’t. He’s only just finished building the house and he dug down deep for the foundations.

The pirates don’t believe him. He’s a scurvy knave who has stolen their swag, they say, sharpening their cutlasses on the door step. Evie has to think quickly if she is to save him. But is there really treasure? What is the pizza delivery girl up to? And who will look after the baby porcupine that is curled up, asleep on her trainers?

Tags

cat, cutlass, swag, new house, treasure map, avast, baby elephant, bullring, landlubber, shiver me timbers

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Review by: Sally Startup on April 06, 2013 :
Full of endearing characters, not least the pirates, in spite of all the disruption they cause. This story is very funny. It is perfect for children to read alone or for adults to read aloud. Beneath the humour is a depth of consideration that adds very much to the story's uplifting tone. Evie and her dad need to be both tactful and clever to handle a hilariously difficult situation. The illustrations are clear and cheerful, with some enchanting details, such as the baby elephant's pirate earing.
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