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BfK No. 166 - September 2007

Cover Story
This issue’s cover illustration by Kev Walker is from William Nicholson’s Noman. William Nicholson is interviewed by Clive Barnes. Thanks to Egmont for their help with this September cover.

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Captain Wag the Pirate Dog

Michael Terry
(Bloomsbury Publishing PLC)
32pp, 978-0747588955, RRP £6.99, Paperback
Under 5s Pre-School/Nursery/Infant
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The treasure map on the inside covers is a fun start to the book – Wag Island has features such as Bone Dry Desert and Sharp Teeth Mountains and other dog referenced places. Boldly executed illustrations and a text that you just want to read out loud make this is a super book on a popular theme. A treasure map is in Captain Wag’s possession and he sets off with two shipmates to find ‘Treasure fit to gladden the heart of any dog!’ But Pirate Ginger Tom hears about the map and captures Captain Wag and his crew after a fierce battle on the high seas. The cat pirates force Captain Wag to lead them to Wag Island and show them where the treasure is hidden – but they are in for a surprise!

The narrative is carried along with clearly executed detail in the illustrations – such as the expressions on the faces of the characters – and a choice of words and pirating parlance that roll off the tongue and evoke the pirates’ adventure.

Reviewer: 
Urmi Chana
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