Each book in the Oxford Reds series is on a real-life subject, with a simple lively text and fully illustrated (this title is illustrated by Chris Mould). Many are written by well-known children's writers. Did you know that pirate flags were not always black and white - often they were red, meaning 'we will shed your blood without mercy!' Oxford Reds Pirates takes us through real and pretend pirates, pirate clothes, the truth and myths, as well as describing modern-day pirates! BLWritten by an author who communicates enthusiasm, passion and understanding for the subject. Chris Powling He has been a head teacher and a lecturer in English and has contributed to Radio 4. He has had very many children's books published, including the Harry series for A & C Black and Sharks in the Oxford Reds series. Chris won the Smarties prize for The Conker as Hard as a Diamond. BLChris Mould has illustrated for the Royal Shakespeare Company, Channel 4, West Yorkshire Playhouse and has had books published by a variety of authors. Chris's first books for OUP were the popular Hank the Clank series. He has since gone on to adapt and illustrate popular classics for children. .

 

This book is part of a book series called Oxford Reds .

. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2003 by Oxford University Press .

Chris Mould is an established illustrator and has sold internationally. He is married with two children and lives in Yorkshire. Chris Powling is the author of more than 30 books for children, ranging from beginner readers to teenagers. A teacher and broadcaster, Chris was editor of the children's book magazine Books For Keeps for seven years.