The Littlest Pirate in a Pickle

Nicholas the littlest pirate is not short, whatever his obnoxious cousin Primrose says but even when he wins a cup at the annual pirate games, Primrose is still not impressed. To prove himself, he rather unwisely suggests taking his cousin out on a raid. But things go wrong… However annoyed you might be with someone, Nicholas realises that showing mercy does rank higher than just giving up on rescuing Primrose (who has been captured by rival pirates). Clark tells this latest Nicholas story sympathetically, showing that she understands just how younger children feel in their everyday affairs and scrapes. This book would do well either for a child reading on its own, or as a story to be shared.