My granny is a pirate! She's sailed the seven seas. She captured many pirate ships But was always home for tea. When a family secret about Granny is revealed, we discover all about her fiercesome pirate reputation and her swashbuckling ways - from making other rogueish pirates walk the plank to singing sea shanties to her dog, Jolly Roger. Look again at your granny...could she be a pirate too? A must-have book for all pirate fans.

Jaunty nautical fun. -- Financial Times Enormous fun, rollicking along with great energy. -- Daily Mail Aided by gloriously vivid pictures. -- Primary Times A jolly doggerel that children will love... vibrant and energetic. -- Birmingham Post Brilliantly illustrated, young pirate fans will love this rhyming tale of a swashbuckling grandmother. -- Sunday Express Infectiously readable... delightful. -- Observer An entertaining read for both boys and girls. -- Bookbag Highly recommended. -- Guardian Lively, jolly and colourful. -- School Librarian Told in verse and superbly illustrated by Arthur Robins, it makes old age seem a lot of fun. -- Independent on Sunday Full of her characteristically wicked humour. Delightfully funny characterisations. A rollicking tale full of lusty energy. * * * * -- Books for Keeps Arthur Robins's illustrations mix humour with an occasional touch of mild menace. -- Independent on Sunday Crime writer Val McDermid has turned her hand most effectively to her first picture book. -- School Librarian 20130601