The Jolley-Rogers and the Pirate Piper

This fourth adventure in the Jolley-Rogers series reimagines the classic Pied Piper tale with a pirate twist. The town of Dull-on-Sea is overwhelmed by a rat infestation, leading to the arrival of a magical Pirate Piper. When the mayor reneges on his promise to pay, the piper retaliates by enchanting the town's children away. It's up to young Jim Lad, Matilda, and the rest of the Jolley-Rogers crew to use their wits and bravery to save their friends. This chapter book is suitable for ages 4-11, offering themes of fairness, consequences, and teamwork, all wrapped in an exciting, fast-paced narrative. Parents can use this story to discuss the importance of keeping promises and the impact of greed.

Ahoy there, landlubbers! Join Jim Lad, Matilda, and the Jolley-Rogers as they attempt to rescue the children from the piper in their swashbuckling fourth adventure. One morning the residents of Dull-on-Sea wake up to find their town is overrun — with rats! Big rats, small rats, fierce rats, hungry rats . . . It’s an infestation! Just when everyone is at their wits' end, a nautical stranger who plays the pipe turns up and offers to get rid of the rodent problem for a fee. But once the rats are gone, the greedy mayor of Dull-on-Sea refuses to pay — so the Pirate Piper plays an enchanted tune and leads the children away. Can Jim, Matilda, and Nugget save their friends?