In this second book in the popular Hairy Mole Trilogy, Hairy Mole sets out once again with his eager and devoted misfit pirate crew on an epic journey packed full of action.<br><br>Hairy Mole is no ordinary pirate.

He is neither bold, brave, fearless or handsome, but he loves an adventure.

Together with his crew Belch, Pickle, the twins Crevice and Pitt, tiny Guff and Mr Bogey the first mate, with huge nostrils , hairy ears and a cricket bat for a leg, he meets an Italian pirate ship manned by colourful non-smelly pirates with exotic birds on their heads.<br><br>The Hairy Mole Series is published by Ransom Publishing, a specialist children's publisher.

The series is four very funny stories for newly independent readers, all featuring Hairy Mole and his pirate crew.

The playful layouts offer a reduced amount of text on each page - perfect also for reluctant readers.<br><br>The Hairy Mole the Pirate books this will appeal to all independent readers of ages 7 - 10 with a sense of adventure.