The Pirate Tree

by Brigita Orel (Author) Jennie Poh (Illustrator)

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 sailor approaches, and he's not from Sam's street. Can they bridge their differences to become friends?

"A delightfully entertaining read and unreservedly recommended"--Midwest Book Review

"A superb and stylish exploration of what it feels like to be a kid dreaming up your own adventures, made even better when an unexpected friendship develops"--Read It Daddy

"A meaningful tale of how shared imagination can bridge divides and help bring people together in friendship"--The Letterpress Project

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PreS-Gr 2—Agu is new to the neighborhood and eager to make friends. He sees Sam playing in a tree, pretending to be a pirate and asks to join the play. Sam is unsure of the newcomer and protests at first, but when she learns that Agu has inside information about the potential for gold in Nigeria, she invites him along on her adventures. The two set sail together, landing on lush deserted islands, and sparring with mean pirates. In the end, a fast and firm friendship forms, one that will cross over the limits of imaginative play. A heartwarming story of friendship and acceptance. The illustrations are soft, created with mixed media, natural textures, and are digitally completed. They artfully depict the beauty of imagination and tell a story of action and adventure. Readers will be rooting for the two, hopeful that they will conquer all obstacles both imaginary and realistic. VERDICT A captivating adventure story for young and elementary-aged readers. Many children will relate, empathy will be promoted, and discussions about kindness, friendliness, and respect can be easily facilitated.—Amy Shepherd, St. Anne's Episcopal School, Middleton, DE

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Uncomplicated and colorful illustrations on two-page spreads do justice to a simple yet inspiring narrative, visually incorporating elements of their creative play.... Uplifting and perspective-bestowing. 

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Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781911373872
Lexile Measure
590
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Lantana Publishing
Publication date
September 20, 2019
Series
Lantana Global Picture Books
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV051000 - Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play
JUV001020 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure | Pirates
Library of Congress categories
Friendship
Friendship in children
Pirates
Trees
Sailing ships

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