Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs
Written by Giles Andreae
Illustrated by Russell Ayto
Publication Date: 2005
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN-13: 978-0-140-56921-6
Summary/back cover:
When Flinn discovers a pirate hiding in a cupboard, it’s all aboard, me hearties, for a real live pirate adventure! But there are some mean baddies on the loose…
Will fearless Flinn be able to captain the ship and defeat the Pirate Dinosaurs?
This is a great tale of a boy and his friends who stumble across a pirate in the school stationary room and begin the adventure of a lifetime fighting dinosaur pirates.
If you are familiar with Giles Andreae’s other books this story isn’t told in rhyme but it does flow beautifully with lots of opportunities to “ROAR!” and “Yo ho ho!”
Although I’m not usually one for limiting a book’s audience I would say this one would suit a slightly older audience than my 23 month-old boys, who didn’t have the patience for all the words I had to read before the next page got turned. The illustrations are also more edgy and less cute and cuddly than some other children’s books.
All up a swash-buckling adventure probably best read to the 5+ age group, with obvious appeal for children who love pirates and/or dinosaurs.
My rating: 4 out of 5
Review written by team_s
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