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Pirate Bob
by Kathryn Lasky (Illustrator: David Clark)
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing (2006-07)
ISBN: 1570915954
EAN: 9781570915956
Binding/Media: Library Binding - 32 pages
Edition: 1
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
SKU: 05017
Condition: Used: Like New
Comments: Brand new with minor shelf wear.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
Kathryn Lasky crafts a story Bob and Yellow Jack's friendship; their hopes, dreams, and fears; and their search for happiness in the cutthroat world of pirates.
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Customer Reviews
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Pirate Bob
Rating  (5)
Date: 2010-02-06
Pirate Bob was purchased for my four year old grandson. He is currently really into pirates. His mother had reserved the book at the local library and were on a long waiting list. This gives an idea of this book's popularity. Does the boy like it? Mama tells me he sleeps with it. She can recite it having read it so much.
Grandpa Gallagher
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Pirate Bob
Rating  (2)
Date: 2008-01-30
Pirate Bob is a cute, well-illustrated picture book that would be a fun read for a family night at home. It captures kids' attention through its vibrantly illustrated pages and the use of pirate lingo. A young child will most likely enjoy the riviting tale of capturing an English boat and reaping its treasure. Young children will enjoy the author's humor and perhaps relate to the simple dialogue. The characters will tend to be enjoyed as every child pictures themselves in the life of a pirate. If you are wanting to deliver a lesson in literacy focusing on major literary devices and elements, this book may not be the perfect choice to use.
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Story elements in Pirate Bob
Rating  (3)
Date: 2008-01-30
Pirate Bob is a book whose illustrations capture the imagination of the reader. The story line leaves the reader wanting more. Lasky introduces the theme of trust and friendship, but doesn't seem to develop it throughout the center of the story line. Children will easily relate to the characters, especially the underlying theme of relationships. The meat and potatoes of pirate life seems to get in the way. There is ample potential for imagery, figurative language, humorous dialogue and rich description that seemed unfulfilled. Overall I think that children, especially boys, will get a kick out the pirate antics and captivating illustrations. Although this book would be a fun choice for independent reading, it doesn't lend itself to reading and writing instruction in the classroom.
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