This is a compendium of swashbuckling pirate adventure stories. Colin King's hilarious illustrations bring the crew of the Purple Pimple to life and add another layer of lunacy to this collection of nautical nonsense.The short stories are just the right length for bedtime reading, and the lively color illustrations will amuse every child. Simple vocabulary and entertaining stories make this fun book perfect for reading aloud or for young readers to try themselves. ,