Pirates
Monkey Troubles
Published on 15. August 2025
Book
Hardback
142 pages
978-1-969378-02-7 (ISBN)
Description
A mysterious bottle with a deadly message is at the center of this pirate story that finds Peter, Monk, and Captain Paul unknowingly in grave danger. The evil Captain Darfous Warner has his sights set on Captain Paul, and he will stop at nothing until he gets what he wants.
Twelve-year-old Peter Nichols steps out of the modern world and right into the middle of this fun, funny pirate story that has him struggling with right and wrong and the meaning of friendship and family. After a week filled with strange dreams, missing friends, and menacing pirates, Peter's struggle to do the right thing comes to a head as he puts his best friend Monk in danger of becoming a casualty of Captain Warner's deadly plot.
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Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 6 to 11 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 209 mm
Width: 132 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
252 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-969378-02-7 (9781969378027)
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Person
Daryl Cobb is an author, storyteller, musician, singer/songwriter/actor and premier school assembly performer who promotes literacy through creative arts. His published works include three hit children's novels, "Pirates: Monkey Troubles", "Baseball, Bullies & Angels" and the swashbuckling tale "Pirates: The Ring of Hope", as well as 16 fun picture books such as "Mr. Moon", "Bill the Bat Loves Halloween," "Do Pirates Go to School?" "Henry Hare's Floppy Socks" and "Greta's Magical Mistake." Daryl's books have received many positive reviews, with Kirkus Reviews calling "Bill the Bat to the Moon! And Back? "a lighthearted, lesson-oriented picture book about an impulsive young bat..., delivered with tenderness and humor. And BOO! Are You Afraid of the Dark?) "A heartwarming story to help children overcome their bedtime fears," and "Baseball, Bullies & Angels, "A must-read for kids and parents!" Most of his written work is specifically for children, some of which was created for his own two children as bedtime stories. Daryl is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and the Nashville Songwriters Association. His Author Visits and programs have been rated "Excellent" by BOCES of NY Arts in Education, and he is an active touring author presenter ("A Writer's Journey) with Young Audiences of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.