Molly Rogers, Pirate Girl

When Captain Firebeard and the crew of the Horrible Haddock kidnap young Molly Rogers they get more than they bargained for … A swashbuckling adventure from global bestseller Cornelia Funke, now in a hi-lo, dyslexia-friendly format for the struggling middle grade reader.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 02 September 2021
Publisher: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Ferocious Captain Firebeard and the crew of the Horrible Haddock rule the high seas. But the dastardly pirates meet their match when they kidnap a small, feisty girl called Molly. Molly also knows the real pirate to fear is her own mum, and she won't be pleased to find her daughter kidnapped!

Molly Rogers is a young girl who loves adventure and exploration. One day, she stumbles upon a map that leads her to a hidden treasure. Excited and curious, Molly sets out on a journey to find the treasure, but she soon finds herself in trouble.

Captain Firebeard and his crew of pirates have been searching for the treasure for years, and they are determined to find it at any cost. They spot Molly on her journey and decide to kidnap her in order to get the map from her.

Molly is taken aboard the Horrible Haddock, a pirate ship that is anything but horrible. The crew is made up of a diverse group of characters, each with their own unique skills and personalities. Molly is initially scared and intimidated by the pirates, but she soon learns to appreciate their sense of humor and their bravery.

As they travel across the high seas, Molly learns more about the pirates and their quest for the treasure. She also discovers that her own mum, who had been presumed dead, is actually a pirate captain herself. Molly's mum had been working with Captain Firebeard to find the treasure, but they had fallen out and had not seen each other for years.

Molly is determined to help her mum find the treasure, and she uses her skills and knowledge to help the pirates. She also forms a close bond with Captain Firebeard, who sees her as a kindred spirit.

As they approach the location of the treasure, the pirates face a fierce battle with Captain Hook and his crew. Molly is brave and resourceful, and she helps the pirates to defeat Captain Hook and his pirates.

In the end, Molly and her mum find the treasure, and they are reunited. Molly learns that her mum is not the villain she had been led to believe, and that she had been working to protect Molly from harm.

The adventure of Molly Rogers and the Horrible Haddock is a thrilling and heartwarming tale that teaches children about bravery, friendship, and family. It is a story that will inspire and entertain children of all ages.

Weight: 78g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800900790