When a pirate family moves into her quiet seaside town during ship repairs, young Matilda defies the edicts of the gossiping adults in the community to befriend young pirate Jim Lad.
Jonny Duddle Books
January 1, 1979
Jonny Duddle is a celebrated author and illustrator who brings stories to life through his distinctive artistic vision. His background as a concept artist for Aardman Animations informs his work, infusing it with vivid detail and an immersive quality. Duddle has ventured into children's literature, crafting narratives that captivate young readers with their visual and storytelling prowess. His creations share a spirit of adventure and imagination.
Fire cannons for a lark with the Jolley-Rogers!
The Jolley-Rogers, a lively pirate family, relocate to the sleepy town of Dull-on-Sea to repair their ship, sparking gossip among the locals. As the family settles in, their vibrant personalities challenge the town's perceptions. Ultimately, the residents learn valuable lessons about assumptions and community when the Jolley-Rogers set sail again. The story is brought to life with full-color illustrations, enhancing the charm of this unique tale.
Captain Purplebeard and his crew of cut-throat pirates are off to find an island packed with treasure! But could their greed be leading them into some monstrously big trouble?
The Jolley-Rogers and the Ghostly Galleon
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Ahoy, me hearties! Matilda and the Pirates Next Door return in a series of illustrated stories for young readers. Every full moon, a mysterious ship is seen off the coast of Dull-on-Sea. Then, the next day, gold and jewelry are missing from homes, shops, and museums all over town. Matilda needs the Jolley-Rogers' help to investigate. Can Matilda and Jim Lad retrieve the stolen booty from the mysterious ship before the moon fades? Or will they end up stuck on board with a crew of ghostly pirates forever?
One morning the townspeople of Dull-on-Sea wake to find that their town is overrun with rats. Big rats, small rats, fierce rats, hungry rats - it is an infestation! Just when everyone is at their wit's end, a nautical stranger who plays the pipe turns up and offers to get rid of the rodent problem - for a fee.Once that rats have gone, the greedy mayor refuses to pay - so the Pirate Piper plays an enchanted tune and leads the children away. It's up to Matilda, Jim and Nugget to save their friends.The fourth title in Jonny Duddle's bestselling Jolley-Rogers fiction series.
When Matilda discovers a treasure map inside an old bottle, she shows it to the Jolley-Rogers and they all set sail to find the mysterious island. Only to end up in the belly of the dastardly Pirate Cruncher! Can Matilda and the rest of the Jolly-Rogers rescue themselves before it is too late? Or will they end up trapped there forever? Expect adventure, laughs and perhaps an almighty sneeze..
All young dinosaurs are warned about the scary Gigantosaurus so Bonehead volunteers to be the dino-kids lookout. Unfortunately, he is the original boy-dinosaur who cried wolf, or in this case, GIGANTOSAURUS Finally, Bonehead's friends refuse to believe his warnings and the Gigantosaurus really turns up
A boy decides to create an army of robots to help him become King of Space.
Will Gallows and the Rock Demon's Blood
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Derek Keilty, a dedicated writer since 2000, engages young audiences through storytelling and creative writing workshops across Northern Ireland, where he resides with his family. Jonny Duddle, renowned for his award-winning picture books and a background in computer games and animation, has illustrated new covers for the Harry Potter series and created popular titles like The Pirates Next Door. Their collaborative efforts combine Keilty's storytelling prowess and Duddle's artistic talent, enriching children's literature.
