Pirates

A list of suggested titles for this summer's Reading is an Adventure Challenge: Pirates. Features picture books, chapter books, and non-fiction.

Updated June 21, 2024
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Seven dead pirates :
Bailey, Linda,
Paper Book
When great-grandfather Dearborn passes away leaving his decaying mansion to his family, painfully shy 11-year-old Lewis is initially thrilled - his new bedroom in a secluded turret gives him so much privacy! Then he discovers that in fact this is the least privacy that he's ever had, as the room is...
Peter and the starcatchers
Barry, Dave
Paper Book
The New York Times bestselling prequel to J. M. Barrie's beloved classic Peter Pan.Discover the origins of Peter Pan in this swashbuckling tale! When Peter, along with his fellow orphans, boards the Never Land, it is only the start of his adventures. Befriending Molly, he discovers a treasure chest...
How to Survive in the Age of Pirates: A handy guide to swashbuckling adventures, avoiding deadly diseases, and escapin g the ruthless renegades of the high seas
Boyer, Crispin.
Paper Book
This ultimate survival guide transports you back in time to the golden age of pirates, when fearsome captains like Barbarossa and Blackbeard made the rules. Find out if you have what it takes to sail through this ruthless world of cutthroats and renegades-if you dare!
The kingfisher treasury of pirate stories
Bradman, Tony.
Paper Book
There are parrots, planks and eye patches aplenty in this treasure chest of pirate tales. Included are stories by Joan Aiken, J.M. Barrie, Colin McNaughton, Margaret Mahy, Arthur Ransome, Tony Robinson and Robert Louis Stevenson.
Henry and the Crazed Chicken Pirates
Crimi, Carolyn.
Paper Book
BOWK! Buccaneers and book lovers will squawk with laughter as Henry and his hare-brained crew face another high-seas adventure. Barnacle Black Ear and his band of Buccaneer Bunnies are back! The floppy-eared scallywags are busy — shooting one another out of cannons;...
Pirates in pajamas /
Crowe, Caroline.
Other
The fun-loving pirates on board the Leaky Parrot love to wear pajamas! They have frilly ones and spotted ones, green ones and pink ones. These swashbucklers love to take bubble baths, dance in their pajamas, and have pillow fights. Climb on board for the most exciting pirate pajama party ever!
Race to the bottom of the sea
Eagar, Lindsay
Paper Book
Can a clever young inventor uncover a ruthless pirate's heart of gold? Thrilling sea adventure takes on a hint of steampunk in the second book by the author of the acclaimed Hour of the Bees. When her parents, the great marine scientists Dr. and Dr. Quail, are killed in a...
Izzy & Oscar
Estes, Allison
Paper Book
Hilarious yet sweet, this charming picture book that will give readers the giggles while subtly conveying the message to love others for who they are. Pretend pirate captain Izzy is looking for a pet when an adventurous little octopus squiggles into town. Have you ever taught an octopus to...
The stern chase
Flanagan, John
Paper Book
Outnumbered but determined, the Herons are ready for action. The scene is set for an epic battle at sea . . . For years now, the Skandians have been the guardians of the Stormwhite Sea, stopping piracy wherever they find it. But there are some who don't like the Skandians'...
Pirate stew /
Gaiman, Neil.
Paper Book
Meet LONG JOHN McRON, SHIP'S COOK . . . and the most unusual babysitter you've ever seen. Long John has a whole crew of wild pirates in tow, and--for one boy and his sister--he's about to transform a perfectly...
Raiders of the lost shark
Gardner, Lyn
Paper Book
The second book in the hilarious The Ghastly McNastys series. Grisly and Gruesome McNasty are so scary, even fish cover their eyes and swim the other way when they see them coming! The McNastys are after Captain Syd's treasure, rumored to be buried in Little Snoring Castle. And they're in luck-...
Rufus goes to sea
Griswell, Kim T.
Paper Book
Ahoy--Pirate Pig on board! What does a book-loving pig like Rufus do when school's out for summer? He turns to his favorite stories for inspiration, of course! And before long, he's dreaming of days filled with adventure and nights under blankets of stars. It's the pirate life for him,...
Pirate Pete's talk like a pirate
Kennedy, Kim.
Paper Book
Popular Pete is Perfect for Talk Like a Pirate Day!Following the success of Pirate Pete and Pirate Pete's Giant Adventure comes a new book by the celebrated brother-and-sister team of Doug and Kim Kennedy. In this new adventure, Pete has a wonderful new ship, but no crew. But not just any crew will...
Blastaway
Landers, Melissa
Paper Book
Kyler isn't your typical runaway. All he wanted was a quick trip to the legendary Fasti Sun Festival. When an accidental launch sequence ends with Kyler hurtling through space on the family cruiser, the thrill of freedom is cut short by two space pirates determined to steal his ship. Luckily, Kyler...
I love my pirate papa
Leuck, Laura
Paper Book
"This tale will surely be met with delight by the youngest buccaneers."--School Library Journal It's a yar vessel that can carry this crew of burly pirates, the captain, and his scrappy little son. From the crow's nest to the hold, from the high seas to the island of buried treasure,...
Pirates don't change diapers /
Long, Melinda.
Paper Book
When the pirate crew turns up at Jeremy Jacob's house and accidentally wakes his baby sister, that wee scallywag howls louder than a storm on the high seas. Sure, there's buried treasure to be found, but nobody's digging up anything until Bonney Anne quits her caterwauling. So, quicker than you can...
Lintang and the pirate queen
Moss, Tamara
Paper Book
Lintang dreams of having adventures on the high seas. When a deadly mythie attacks the same day the infamous Captain Shafira visits her island, Lintang gets her chance, defending her village with a bravery that earns her a place on the pirate queen's ship. But they've...
The pirate tree
Orel, Brigita
Paper Book
Two young pirates come together to look for diamonds and gold, but ultimately find something far more precious: friendship. The gnarled tree on the hill sometimes turns into a pirate ship. A rope serves as an anchor, a sheet as a sail, and Sam is its fearless captain. But one day another...
Pirates past noon
Osborne, Mary Pope
Paper Book
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! It's a treasure trove of trouble! Jack and Annie are in for a high-seas adventure when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the days of deserted islands,...
Stories of pirates
Punter, Russell.
Paper Book
This story is full of illustrations and includes cartoon speech bubbles to help bring characters to life. It encourages independent reading, and covers a wide variety of subject matter.
Lilly and the pirates
Root, Phyllis.
Paper Book
Lilly is a ten-year-old worrywart. To keep her concerns at bay, she diligently and fervently lists them in a worry book. Her globe-trotting scientist-parents don't worry about anything. When they learn of a rare sighting of the frangipani fruit fly, they set sail for the fabled Shipwreck Islands....
Jack Jones and the pirate curse /
Rossell, Judith.
Paper Book
A swashbuckling adventure full of sword fights, sea shanties, and persistent pirate! Jack Jones is a very ordinary boy until the day his great uncle passes away and he inherits a terrible, horrible pirate curse from, the famed pirate Blackstrap Morgan, his great-great-many...
The map to everywhere
Ryan, Carrie
Paper Book
Of salt and shore /
Schaap, Annet,
Paper Book
For fans of The Hazel Wood, this middle grade novel takes the dark stuff of fairytales and crafts it into a powerful story of friendship and light. "Once I picked the book up, I didn't set it down until I finished it with tears in my eyes. . ." --The New York...
The pirate code /
Schulz, Heidi.
Paper Book
Jocelyn Hook hunts for her father's pirate treasure with Roger and the rest of her uproarious crew in this sequel to Hook's Revenge. Fresh off a fearsome encounter with the Neverland crocodile, Jocelyn Hook decides the most practical plan is to hunt down her father's...
Abigail Adams, pirate of the Caribbean
Sheinkin, Steve.
Paper Book
Abigail Adams, Pirate of the Caribbean, is a chapter book in the Time Twisters series by award-winning author Steve Sheinkin about what happens when a famous First Lady tires of life in the White House. Also check out Abraham Lincoln, Pro Wrestler! WARNING: DO...
Robinson
Sís, Peter
Paper Book
Peter Sís blends a true story from his childhood with the fictional adventure of Robinson Crusoe to create a magical picture book filled with heart and imagination that readers will want to return to again and again.
Ghost ship
Soderberg, Erin
Paper Book
Ahoy, mateys! Set sail for fun and adventure on a pirate ship full of puppies! Boo! When Wally is pranked by a couple of pugs, they accuse him of being more puppy than pirate. How can Wally prove he's as fearless as the rest? Spending the night on an...
Treasure island /
Stevenson, Robert Louis,
Paper Book
Robert Louis Stevenson's classic pirate adventure that has thrilled readers for over a hundred years. Masterfully crafted, Treasure Island is a stunning yarn of piracy on the fiery tropic seas--an unforgettable tale of treachery that embroils a host of legendary...
The pirate jamboree
Teague, Mark
Paper Book
Ahoy! Your little mateys will shout and "aargh" along with the pirate jamboree!A fun, rhyming, swashbuckling read-aloud from Mark Teague! Join Blackbeard Johnson, Eyepatch Sue, Cap'n Gunderboom, Peg Leg Jones, and more as they set their sails for a rousing pirate adventure! They arrive on their...
The barefoot book of pirates
Walker, Richard.
Other
This swashbuckling collection of pirate tales is brimful with drama and adventure on the high seas. Especially compiled for young readers, these tales combine a rich variety of storylines with lively vocabulary. Perfect for reading aloud and handsomely illustrated, The Barefoot Book of Pirates is a...
All paws on deck
Young, Jessica
Paper Book
Meet Haggis and Tank--two dogs with BIG imaginations!Pick a book. Grow a reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page,...

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