Picture Puffin Story Books Series

Cut-throat Jake and his band of rebels board the Black Pig, capture the crew, and send Captain Pugwash scuttling up the nearest mast for safety. How will he ever get out of this one? Fortunately, Tom, the cabin boy, has a clever plan.

Pugwash the Smuggler

by John Ryan

Published 16 September 1976

Captain Pugwash is delighted at the prospect of earning five hundred golden crowns for smuggling barrels of brandy across the English Channel. But little does he suspect what is really inside the barrels! Luckily Tom the quick-witted cabin-boy uncovers Cut-throat Jake's dastardly plot and not only saves the day, but secures the Captain's reward as well!

Pugwash and the Sea Monster

by John Ryan

Published 16 September 1976

Cut-throat Jake and his ugly crew are busy celebrating on Cactus Island, surrounded by their stolen treasure. So they are caught off guard when Captain Pugwash and his men arrive disguised as a sea monster.

But more surprises are to follow for all the pirates - when the real sea monster turns up to investigate, and Pugwash's crew are stranded by high tide.

Luckily quick-thinking Tom the Cabin-boy is on hand to save the day again!

Captain Pugwash in the Quest of the Golden Handshake

by John Ryan

Published 31 July 1997

Captain Pugwash

by John Ryan

Published 1 January 1957

Captain Pugwash is the bravest and most handsome pirate on the seven seas. So when his trusty cabin boy Tom spots some jewels, Pugwash is sure he's struck it rich. However, Pugwash's arch enemy Cut-throat Jake has a nasty trick up his sleeve.

Pugwash and the Ghost Ship

by John Ryan

Published 1 January 1962

The famous Black Pig, home to Captain Pugwash and his crew is in desperate need of a spring clean. But what begins is a simple exercise in painting and decorating soon leads to a plot so dastardly that it looks as if the Captain's days are numbered. Luckily, young Tom, the cabin boy, has a brainwave.

Pugwash in the Pacific

by John Ryan

Published 21 June 1973

Captain Pugwash sails the Pacific Ocean in his famous ship, The Black Pig, pursued, as ever by the dastardly Cut-Throat Jake and cronies. It is thanks to the quick-witted cabin boy, Tom, that the cowardly Captain survives another high-sea escapade. By the author of Pugwash and the Ghost Ship.

Pugwash and the Buried Treasure

by John Ryan

Published 10 May 1982

Captain Pugwash is marooned on a desert island with cut-throat Jake. How will he ever escape this time?

Captain Pugwash in the Secret of the San Fiasco

by John Ryan

Published 29 February 1996

Captain Pugwash in the Battle of Bunkum Bay

by John Ryan

Published 25 April 1996