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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Nicole Thompson

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Writer, Mary Blackwehl, and Illustrator, Gabby Correla, have created an enchanting, delightful pirate story in their book, Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait, which follows the tale of Half-Pint Porky as they take their first steps towards attending big kid school. It is the ideal book for helping children comprehend the progression from being a little kid to a big kid. My 4-year-old grandson simply loves it! The illustrations are vibrant and wonderfully captivating, enhancing the narrative even further.

Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? by Kim Ann – Review by Nicole Thompson

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Argh, Matey! My young grandson and I thoroughly enjoyed this pirate story – Where Do Pirates Go On Vacation by Kim Ann. With vivid and fun illustrations that capture one’s imagination, the story practically leaps off of the pages for all who read it. Your own little one will no doubt find themselves swept up in its adventures too.

Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? by Kim Ann – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade.Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read this book to my 3 year-old and he loved it! This is the pirates vacation in the vacation series. It read like poetry but not too sing-song that a child would get bored. The book asks a great question of where do pirates go on vacation and do they need to. Each page had beautiful illustrations and added to the story. Recommended book!

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The Ocean’s Light (Blood of the Pirate Book 1) by Mina Chara – Review by Danielle Thompson

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The Ocean's LightThe Ocean’s Light by Mina Chara
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Ocean’s Light (Blood of the Pirate Book 1) by Mina Chara is an adventurous pirate fantasy spun artfully around the main character Evie Waters. Evie is a 19 year old orphaned-as-an-infant young woman who despite her shortcoming makes up for it in her charismatic determination and intelligence. The diverse supporting cast of secondary characters bring her quest to find her parents on the high seas to life. The author truly gave these characters depth and life that does wonders in keeping the plotline moving in a captivating way. While the book’s target audience is YA it is also befitting for readers in the New Adult and Adult age groups who enjoy a delightful adventure that will truly suck you into the tale.

Another aspect to enjoy about this story is that you have a vast water encompassed world explored through Evie’s quest. Different nooks and crannies of the ports and islands that Evie finds herself are presented in a way that you can imagine the settings vividly without losing the story’s pace. The imagery of the different ships, bustling markets, divey bars, and (starkly different) posh palace interiors give the fantasy world a sense of wondrous tangibility.

The action is balanced with humor and tender moments throughout the book. Though Evie was raised an orphan she is able to find a home for herself and more on the seas with her newfound companions. The ending to this first book is well written and seems to close Evie’s initial adventures. As a reader I can’t wait to dive into the second book.

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