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Winner at the 2011 International Latino Book Awards. ARRR! Jump aboard and discover everything you ever wanted to know about the crazy world of pirates in a fun-packed book full of illustrations and humor.
Ahoy, Me Hearties! Do you want to sail the seven seas and meet pirates from all over the world? Join our crew and experience what it feels like to be a true pirate. First, you must swear our oath of allegiance and honor:
The sea is your life,
The ship is your home.
Prepare yourself to become a true pirate and live a trip full of adventure and danger. Skulls, hooks, peg legs, a patch over one eye… Are you sure you have it in you to be a true pirate?
Anchors aweigh, young pirates! Blimey! This map surely leads to a secret treasure… Grab your spyglass and discover where the booty is!
Children who love silly adventures will be drawn into this comical handbook with fun interactive games and bright, colorful illustrations.
“There is no point in hiding it: we love Mónica Carretero. Her Pirate Handbook is a colorful, sunny, very interesting picture book that illustrates what a pirate needs and what their oath is like.” —pekeleke.es
Mónica Carretero was born in Madrid, but now lives happily in Segovia, where she draws colorful illustrations and writes books for children. She assures that her job makes her feel alive. A passion well depicted in her sunny drawings and original, cheerful characters.
She has illustrated dozens of books, games and posters for Spain, England, France, Korea, Australia and the United States. Since 2011, her work has been recognized on several occasions, being awarded at the London Book Fair, the Latino Book Awards in the United States and also in the BookExpo America.