Each book in the Oxford Reds series is on a real-life subject, with a simple lively text and fully illustrated (this title is illustrated by Chris Mould). Many are written by well-known children's writers. Did you know that pirate flags were not always black and white - often they were red, meaning 'we will shed your blood without mercy!' Oxford Reds Pirates takes us through real and pretend pirates, pirate clothes, the truth and myths, as well as describing modern-day pirates! BLWritten by an author who communicates enthusiasm, passion and understanding for the subject. Chris Powling He has been a head teacher and a lecturer in English and has contributed to Radio 4. He has had very many children's books published, including the Harry series for A & C Black and Sharks in the Oxford Reds series. Chris won the Smarties prize for The Conker as Hard as a Diamond. BLChris Mould has illustrated for the Royal Shakespeare Company, Channel 4, West Yorkshire Playhouse and has had books published by a variety of authors. Chris's first books for OUP were the popular Hank the Clank series. He has since gone on to adapt and illustrate popular classics for children. .
- ISBN10 0199108439
- ISBN13 9780199108435
- Publish Date 1 February 2004
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 6 July 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Oxford University Press
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 32
- Language English