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Captain Falsebeard in A Very Fishy Tale

Captain Falsebeard in A Very Fishy Tale

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Summary

Meet CAPTAIN FALSEBEARD and ADMIRAL SWINETOES
Bitter enemies of the briney blue!


When Captain Falsebeard discovers the legendary Crossbone Treasure, he and his crew can't believe their luck! Until, that is, Falsebeard's arch-enemy, the dastardly Admiral Swinetoes, determines to steal the booty - by any means possible.

This first picture book by hilarious new storyteller, Fred Blunt, is a swashbuckling tale of battling pirates, stolen treasure, mermaids and - parrot poo!

About the author

Fred Blunt

Fred never wanted to be an astronaut or drive a train when he grew up. Right from the beginning he knew he wanted to draw silly pictures for a living . . . And some decades later he's living the dream! Interrupted only by tea breaks and toddlers, Fred works from his home studio in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK where he lives with his wife and two young children.

Captain Falsebeard is his first picture book.
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