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2+years

Billy and the Pirates

Author and illustrator: Nadia Shireen

Billy and Fatcat find a key and a map, in a bottle. Pirate-captain Howl believes it will unlock a treasure chest and seeks to steal it. Can our daring pairing outwit him, and how will they escape the clutches of mermaids, sharks and a kraken? A rip-roaringly fun read!

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  • Nadia Shireen is a multi-award-winning author
  • Nadia Shireen: BookTrust Writer-Illustrator in Residence 2018
  • Own Voice
  • Black/brown representation
  • Female lead