The Pirate Who's Back in Bunny Slippers

by Annabeth Bondor-Stone, Anthony Holden (Illustrator), Connor White

Overview

Shivers, the scaredy-est pirate to ever sail the Seven Seas, is back. Comic book–like illustrations in each chapter bring Shivers to life and invite even the most reluctant readers to join the adventure. Perfect for fans of such series as Stick Dog, Big Nate, Dork Diaries, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

This time, Shivers must set sail again to get his beloved ship, the Land Lady, back from Mayor Sheila B. President. Shivers won’t be going alone, however. He’ll be bringing his best pal, Margo, and his loyal fishmate, Albee, on a clingy-clam and hot dog filled adventure. Like all good pirates, Shivers will just have to grab his swimmies (and his bunny slippers) and jump right into this epic tale.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062313898
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	02/23/2016
Series:	Shivers! Series , #2
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.80(d)
Lexile:	690L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Annabeth Bondor-Stone is the coauthor of Time Tracers and the Shivers the Pirate series. She is a producer for the Story Pirates and a mentor with WriteGirl, an organization that empowers teen girls through creative writing. Her plays have been produced in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Louisville.

Connor White is the coauthor of Time Tracers and the Shivers the Pirate series. When he is not writing books, Connor is a director and producer for the Story Pirates, an arts organization that teaches kids creative writing, then turns their stories into a sketch comedy show.

Editorial Reviews

12/01/2015
Gr 3–5—Shivers, the most panic-prone pirate who ever feared the Seven Seas, is back with his newfound friend, Margo, and his first mate, Albee the blowfish. Shivers must find the courage to rescue his beloved ship, the Land Lady, back from Mayor Shelia B. President (who readers later discover is neither a mayor nor a president). Shivers is charged with stealing the Treasure Torch, which becomes the demise of Mayor, and he returns it to its rightful owner because "it [is] hard to believe a piece of treasure could make you all that powerful anyway." The themes that anchor this humor-filled adventure are family, friendship, and courage. This is a whirlwind romp that most readers will eagerly embrace. Comic-style black-and-white illustrations are on almost every page, making this ideal for newly independent readers and young fans of graphic novels. VERDICT A fun addition to chapter book collections.—Gwen Collier, Buffalo and Erie County Public Library, NY

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