 Pirates and Privateers
The History of Maritime
Piracy
Cindy Vallar, Editor
& Reviewer
P.O. Box 425,
Keller, TX 76244-0425
Books for
Young Pirates
The Terrible Horrible Smelly Pirate
By Carrie Muller and Jacqueline Halsey
Illustrated by Eric Orchard
Nimbus Publishing, 2008, ISBN 978-1-55109-655-1, US
$10.95 / CAN $10.95
Picture the ricketiest ship
you can imagine, then zero in on the
crow’s nest and you’ll discover the worst
smelling, most horrible pirate you can
imagine. Luckily, his parrot can’t smell,
otherwise he’d have no friends at all!
Polly advises that such a terrible,
horrible, smelly pirate must have a secret
treasure, so off they sail to find some.
That’s when they spy a mermaid perched on
a rock and reading a book. Offended by his
odor, she insists that he stand downwind
of her. Only then will she tell him a
riddle. If he can answer correctly, she’ll
show him where to find hidden treasure.
But is it the booty he seeks?
This delightful tale comes alive with the
vibrant and captivating details of the
artist’s illustrations. The words are easy
to comprehend, and there are plenty of
opportunities for young pirates to join in
as the story is read aloud. When Mom or
Dad is tired of reading, the children can
recite what happens just from the colorful
drawings that accompany the text. A superb
voyage set in Canada’s Halifax Harbor that
is certain to bring a smile to young and
old alike.
Review Copyright ©2008
Cindy Vallar
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