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What Is a Pirate?

by Melinda Beatty

A pirate captain’s idea of piracy gets tested

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A pirate captain’s idea of piracy gets tested

Aboard the Leaky Sneaker, Captain Bogbrush is certain he knows what a pirate should be. Montague Frippington von Fancypants unsettles that certainty: he wears petticoats at sea, takes pearl necklaces as booty, and plunders politely. The contrast sets up a humorous question about whether pirate identity depends on fitting a familiar image—or whether there is room for a different kind of pirate. The story’s adventure premise turns that question into a clash within a ship’s crew, with the captain reconsidering what he believes makes someone a pirate.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in pirates and adventure stories
  • Young readers who enjoy humorous stories about characters who challenge expectations

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Pirates and adventureIdentity and belongingChallenging expectations

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Book overview

From the team that brought you The Witch's Table comes another hilarious and charming story about what exactly makes a pirate a pirate!

I am a pirate, so I guess pirates do.

The crew aboard the Leaky Sneaker is filled with the piratey-est pirates ever to sail the seven seas. Which is why Captain Bogbrush has no idea what to do with Montague Frippington von Fancypants. Montague wears petticoats while sailing, takes pearl necklaces as booty, and politely plunders on raids. Pirates don't do that! Or can Montague help the captain understand that there is more to being a pirate than what he might believe?
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