The Portobello Plague The crew of the Black Pig return from a log voyage having used up the latest scraps of food on board and can't wait to get their feet on land and some food in their bellies. But when they reach the harbour, a strange voice warns them of a plaqu and begs them to stay away. Starving, Pugwash hatches a plan to climb aboard Jake's ship and steal his food, and ends up beating his enemy at his own game. . .

 

This book features in the following series: Captain Pugwash, The Adventures Of Captain Pugwash .

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2000 by Random House Children's Publishers UK .

Sue Mongredien has written many books for children of all ages, including the incredibly fun series called 'Frightful Families' for Orchard Books. She lives in Brighton.