When crazed chicken pirates attack, what should a book-obsessed buccaneer to do? Write a self-help manual, of course! Henry and the Buccaneer Bunnies, a band of carefree, book-loving seafarers, live a life untroubled by piratical concerns. Until, one day, a note comes ashore in a bottle, bearing the ominous message: 'We're coming to steal all yer loot.' His timbers shivered and his bones thoroughly rattled, Henry sets to work on a manual for use should the enemy strike. But will it work on crazed chicken pirates? Yes, indeed! Using every trick in the book - his own - Henry defeats the feathery rogues, and proves that no enemy is a match for extensive research and forward planning! This is a swashbuckling pirate adventure - that promotes love of reading too! This fun read-aloud will have lots of appeal for boys and reluctant readers. It is a sequel to "Henry and the Crazed Chicken Pirates" (9780763624491).
Author Biography
Carolyn Crimi is the author of numerous books for young readers, including poetry, non-fiction, novels and picture books, her favourite genre in which to write. Her funny and original picture book titles include Henry and the Buccaneer Bunnies, Where's My Mummy? and Boris and Bella. She lives in Illinois, USA. John Manders is an author, artist and songwriter. His madcap, painterly illustrations are well known in the USA, and he has illustrated many books for children, including Minnie's Diner, Henry and the Buccaneer Bunnies and The Perfect Nest (9781844282166). He lives in Pennsylvania, USA, with his African grey parrot, which can converse in several languages.
