My Mum the Pirate
Jackie French
Stephen Michael King
HarperCollins 2003
105pp. pbk., $11.95
0207199493
Series: Wacky Families
The book called "My Mum the Pirate" was written by Jackie French.
This book is all about a 12 year old boy named Cecil, who doesn't have the most average mum in the world as she is a captain of a pirate ship called "The good ship Mermaid". But all Cecil has wanted to do in his life is to go to school. One day his wish comes true and he goes to the best school in the world. The book is then based on his experiences at school.
Jackie French has done a great job on this book. She has written it so well I found it hard to put it down. The description within this book make you feel as if you are almost there. The characters are true to life, and you seem to recognise them as people you know. In fact the way in which Jackie French uses descriptive language wants you to read and know more about the characters.
The book has a combination of humour adventure and at times is sad- a mixture that works well. I give this book a 10 out of 10 rating because it was so good I could read it again and again. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys funny pirate stories.
I think that Jackie French deserves a round of applause as this was one of the best books I have ever read.
Jessica 12 North Coast NSW
She wears black boots and carries her sword everywhere.
She is the captain of The Good Ship ‘Mermaid’.
Although they are not bad pirates because they set slavers free.
On Cecil’s birthday he can have anything he wants. But he wants to go to
school.
They have to get a wizard to tell them what to do.
At school Cecil makes a few friends.
But unfortunately parent teacher night is approaching.
What will happen? Will everyone find out who Cecil’s Mum really is?
I recommend this book for people from the age 7 to 10.
I enjoyed it because of the fun and excitement which developed throughout
the story.
Another great book by Jackie French.
Amy 9, Barham Primary School, N.S.W
