Pirate Nell’s Tale to Tell
The day Nell joined the pirate crew
was full of hope; a dream come true!
With her trusty Pirate’s Almanac to help her, Nell is looking forward to adventures out at sea.
When she finds a treasure map it seems that her dreams are about to come true, but Captain Gnash has other ideas…
A tale of pirate greed, daring rescues and the greatest treasure of all!
Pirate Nell’s Tale to Tell is written by Helen Docherty and illustrated by Thomas Docherty.
It is published by Sourcebooks in the US, and is currently being translated into Catalan, Finnish, Hebrew and Spanish.
Watch a video of me introducing the story here!
Read a Family Bookworms interview about this book (and others) here
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Reviews:
“I can’t praise this picture book enough! Exciting, fantastic, warm and happy, this is a story that encourages and revels in the joy of reading. A pirates’ treasure chest of delights!”
– Fallen Star Stories
“A read-aloud delight! Perfect rhymes and enthralling illustrations tell this original pirate’s tale that touts the joy of reading.”
– Bookroo
“Secure the mainsail and set a course for a howling good adventure.”
– Kirkus Reviews
“A perfect addition to school and library curricula for elementary school–aged readers. Vibrant, detailed illustrations…A pleasant rhyming meter…and the overall message places books and reading in a position of great importance.”
– School Library Journal
“A terrific picture book, Pirate Nell’s Tale to Tell celebrates reading and the knowledge and joy it brings. Plus, there’s one of the best fictional libraries that you’ll ever encounter.”
– Get Kids Into Books
“Featuring sea monsters, a mysterious island, a whole heap of very important treasure and one extremely booksmart pirate, this fast-paced story has all the ingredients for a classic adventure.”
– Ivy’s Library
“Pirate Nell is a swashbuckling heroine after my own heart… A much littler me would have been thrilled to find a story where bookishness is portrayed in such a positive and super-cool way.”
– We(e) Read(s)
“The rhyming text sets the fast pace for a thrilling adventure on the high seas. The gorgeous illustrations are a joy to behold.”
– Drawing On Books
“A charming and colourful rhyming story about independent Nell…the joy of books and reading, and finding life’s real treasure.”
– Family Bookworms
“The best part is when they dig the treasure up. It’s a total surprise…”
– Independent Online Booksellers Association
“My own children and my class loved this story. I’m going to have to share this one far and wide!”
– Mister Bodd
