I wrote and illustrated this book for those who, like me, love picture books. I love reading to our kids, even though they are already tweens and teens (when did that happen?)! Reading together and laughing over a story has become part of our family culture. I wrote Pirate Academy to be fun for adults and kids to read together.
I hate to put an age to Pirate Academy. Every child is unique, and every family has their own way of enjoying books (reading alone vs read by an adult) and I think you, the parent or caregiver, will know best. Please read the free sample chapter to get a feel for the story so that you can be the judge.
The themes of the book are kindness, friendships, and hope. So I think the content would be appropriate for everyone, but it might be too subtle or boring for very young audiences. But kids grow up… so what’s boring one year could be the best thing ever the next year.
Pirate Academy has eight chapters. Each chapter is about 1400 - 1700 words and is like an episode. Has a beginning, middle, and end. Each chapter would make a good 10-15 minute bedtime story.
May Pirate Academy be a treasure on your bookshelf for many years!
-E.B.