Jack is setting sail in the ship that he built!

On board is a pirate sack of gold that Jack has stashed in the hold – believing it is perfectly safe…

But a rat has other ideas and nabs the sack! Where there is a rat, there is bound to be a cat, and sure enough – he wants that gold.

There might be cats and rats on board, but the ocean is full of creatures including giant squid, whales and more. And they ALL would like Jack’s stash!

From one creature to another goes Jack’s pirate sack, and he follows it as fast as he can. Will he EVER get it back?!

A rollicking read in perfect rhyme in the style of the classic – The House that Jack Built.

Brilliantly matched to all of the action are full colour illustrations full of movement and emotion on the character’s faces. The pages fill as one animal after another tries to snatch the bag, but still remains part of the story as they lose the treasure. The action builds and builds as the pirate sack of treasure gets stolen again and again!

I loved the surprise in the centre of the book where you must turn the book to see the action. All is well by the last page as Jack sails off into the sunset – as all good pirates should.

Another kiwi treasure by award winning NZ author Peter Millett and sooo much fun to read.

Author – Peter Millett

Illustrator – Sam Caldwell

Picture Book

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(2024, Hardie Grant Publishing, NZ, New Zealand, Aotearoa, Action, Animals, Humour, Ocean, Sea, Perfect Rhyme, Classic, Funny)