The most cruel and ruthless rogues ever to sail the seven seas come to life in these stories about pirates from all around the world. This book is a great introduction to traditional pirate myths and legends as well as new, original tales--all accompanied by appealing illustrations. Stories include "Cross-Legged Jack," "Davy Jones," "Dead Man's Ink," "Dionysus," "Ghost in the Cupboard," "The Gold Bug," "Jewel of Bengal," "Mochimitsu's Music," "The Tenth Man," and "Treasure Island."
"Los granujas mas crueles y despiadados que jamas han surcado los siete mares cobran vida con estas historias sobre piratas de todo el mundo. Este libro es una buena introduccion a los mitos y las leyendas de piratas asi como a nuevos relatos originales--todos acompanados por atractivas ilustraciones. Las historias incluyen "El cofre de Davy Jones," "El decimo hombre," "Dioniso y los piratas," "El escarabajo de oro," "La isla del Tesoro," "Jack Piernacruzada," "La Joya de Bengala," "Miedo a la luz de la vela," "La musica de Mochimitsu" y "La tinta del muerto.""

 

This book was recognised by the Kate Greenaway Medal Award. The CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal is awarded by childrens librarians for an outstanding book in terms of illustration for children and young people.

There are 144 pages in this book. It is an anthology. This book was published 2014 by Hachette Children's Group .

Chris Mould is an established illustrator and has sold internationally. He is married with two children and lives in Yorkshire.