Book details
Lilly and the Pirates
Description
Lilly is a ten-year-old worrywart. To keep her concerns at bay, she diligently and fervently lists them in a worry book. Her globe-trotting scientist-parents don't worry about anything. When they learn of a rare sighting of the frangipani fruit fly, they set sail for the fabled Shipwreck Islands. Since water is her greatest fear, Lilly stays behind with her eccentric, librarian great-uncle. Then news comes that the scientists are shipwrecked, and Lilly must overcome her fear of the sea, find the hidden island, and outsmart a bunch of treasure-hungry pirates to save her parents. Rob Shepperson's detailed, action-packed pencil illustrations are as wonderfully good-humored as the story.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
180 pages
Why to read
- Engages children's imagination with a thrilling adventure on the high seas.
- Introduces young readers to the concept of bravery and overcoming obstacles.
- Provides educational content about pirates and historical seafaring in an entertaining way.
- Encourages a love of reading through engaging characters and a captivating plot.