Book band: Gold (Ideal for ages 6+)
Quizzed for Accelerated Reader

A hilarious, action-filled adventure, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school.

Captain Cutlass cannot see a thing without his glasses. But pirates don't wear glasses and if his crew finds out they'll make him walk the plank! As the pirates set sail for Treasure Island, the Captain soon finds himself in trouble when he can't even read the treasure map...

This hilarious tale from picture book author Jane Clarke (author of Gilbert the Great and Neon Leon) is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. Features engaging illustrations by Jennie Poh and quirky characters young readers will find hard to resist.
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Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com.


'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher

Jane Clarke has written numerous books for this age group, including titles in Egmont's Banana Books range and Random House's Flying Foxes series. She has also written written several picture book texts, including Gilbert the Great and Neon Leon.

Jennie Poh was born in England and grew up in Malysia (in the jungle). After failing her art A-level Jennie decided the art world was definitely for her so she studied Fine Art at The Surrey Institute of Art & Design and Fashion Illustration at Central St. Martins. Illustrating is the reason Jennie gets washed and dressed in the morning.