Flyntlock Bones

Age range 6+

'Welcome to the Black Hound - a ship full o' the cleverest pirate investigators ya ever set eyes upon.' The captain pauses. 'You OK, lad? Ya gone paler than a full moon.'

When young Flynn becomes too old to stay at the Baskervile orphanage, he applies for a job as cabin boy on the Black Hound. But once aboard, the dreadful reality sinks in - he's on a pirate ship! However, with nowhere else in the world to go, he has no option but to give it a try.

'With an epic journey, dramatic setting and a host of terrifying monsters, there's a thrill on every page.' - Booktrust

'Extremely funny and utterly bonkers.' - The Times

'Entertaining, action packed adventure set in a richly imagined fantasy world.' - Julia Eccleshare in Lovereading

'Apiratical tale with a difference ... an entertaining swashbuckling adventure, with some memorable characters, plenty of playful language, and at almost every turn of the page, a terrific, finely detailed, etching-like illustration by Mark Elvins to add to the dramatic impact.'- Red Reading Hub

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The Times: Summer reads: Best Children's Books of 2020;Toppsta: 100 most popular books of 2020;The Week: Summer Round up, Best reads of 2020;‘A fast-paced adventure with lots of fun, exploring themes of growing up, friendship and the danger of stereotyping.’ INIS magazine;‘A glorious mix of detective work, danger, slapstick fun and outstanding illustrations.' Lancashire Evening Post;'Illustrations that really have the wow factor.’ BookTrust;'I cannot wait to join the crew on their next investigation!’ My Shelves Are Full;'Memorable characters, plenty of playful language, and at almost every turn of the page, a terrific, finely detailed, etching-like illustration.' Red Reading Hub;'A brilliant twist on pirate stories, combining all the best bits with a mystery thriller narrative ... definitely one to watch.' The Book Activist;'An exciting, action-packed adventure highly recommended for children aged 6.+' English Association;'Sure to make a splash with younger readers stepping out on their own' Miss Cleveland is Reading

Derek Keilty lives in Belfast and is the author of many books for children including the Will Gallows quartet and his new Ivy Newt series. His work has been translated into many different languages, selected for the Richard and Judy Club and shortlisted for the Children's Books Ireland Book of the Year. Mark Elvins lives in Yorkshire. When he's not drawing pirates he's a print-maker and recently won an English Heritage competition to illustrate the displays at Whitby Abbey.

Age range 6+ 'Welcome to the Black Hound -- a ship full o' the cleverest pirate investigators ya ever set eyes upon.' The captain pauses. 'You OK, lad? Ya gone paler than a full moon.' When young Flynn becomes too old to stay at the Baskervile orphanage, he applies for a job as cabin boy on the Black Hound. But once aboard, the dreadful reality sinks in -- he's on a pirate ship! However, with nowhere else in the world to go, he has no option but to give it a try. 'With an epic journey, dramatic setting and a host of terrifying monsters, there's a thrill on every page.' -- Booktrust 'Extremely funny and utterly bonkers.' -- The Times 'Entertaining, action packed adventure set in a richly imagined fantasy world.' -- Julia Eccleshare in Lovereading 'A piratical tale with a difference ... an entertaining swashbuckling adventure, with some memorable characters, plenty of playful language, and at almost every turn of the page, a terrific, finely detailed, etching-like illustration by Mark Elvins to add to the dramatic impact.' -- Red Reading Hub Teachers' resource - Create-A-Map available here Teachers' resource - Create-A-Character available here

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