FICTION

The Littlest Pirate King

by Pierre Mac ORLAN
978-1-60699-403-0.
COPY ISBN
Gr 10 Up—A ship manned by dead pirates exists in a torturous purgatory. The men repeatedly attempt to die "a real death" to escape their unending journey "with no port of call." A baby, the lone survivor of a looted vessel, could be their salvation. David B.'s colorful, quirky illustrations resemble those of fellow French comics creator Joann Sfar. Each dead pirate's skull somehow displays vivid expressions, and the sea monsters and marine life are drawn with great detail. While these illustrations may appeal to children, the sophisticated language and ideas make this more suitable for teens and adults.—Lisa Goldstein, Brooklyn Public Library, NY
Reviewed by Lisa Goldstein , May 01, 2011

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