The Pirates! In an Adventure with Whaling - Rilegato

Defoe, Gideon

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0297849018 ISBN 13: 9780297849018

Casa editrice: W&N, 2005

Riassunto

Since she sailed away after the pirates' adventure with scientists, the pirates' boat has been somewhat battered by the rigours of ocean life. Her mast keeps collapsing, her wheel has broken off and several of the pirates have ended up with nasty splinters. Realising his paintings can only cover up the leaks for so long, the Pirate Captain decides he must pay a visit to Cutlass Liz's boat yard (Liz is 'famed for having the best face on the entire eastern seaboard') and trade his ship in for a newer model.
Dazzled by the swan-lined curtains and tennis courts of 'The Lovely Emma', and frankly, by Cutlass Liz's lovely face, the Pirate Captain makes a rash decision and finds himself with a debt of six thousand doubloons, and very little time in which to pay it before the sands of Liz's hourglass run out and he and his crew are gutted like fish.
And so the Pirates set forth on a courageous voyage and a desperate quest for some ready cash. Their adventure will take them from the Florida Keys to the bright lights of Las Vegas, to the ends of the earth in search of a mythical white whale, and even, perhaps into the dark depths of madness. But hopefully, they'll be home in time for tea.

Su questo libro

Recensione:

Silly, surreal and absolutely and utterly hilarious, THE PIRATES! IN AN ADVENTURE WITH WHALING is possibly the funniest book I've ever read. (IMAGE (September 2005))

Defoe's pint-sized book has an exceedingly high gag quota and the daft, innocent humour is reminiscent of Monty Python. The perfect way to lighten the mood during long, dark winter months ahead. (Sarah Tierney CITY LIFE (8.12.05))

Descrizione del libro:

The Pirates return in a tale of killer mosquitoes, crippling debt, Las Vegas stageshows and an elusive white whale.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: W&N
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0297849018
• ISBN 13: 9780297849018
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 160