Flyntlock Bones: The Ghost of Scarletbeard
By (Author) Derek Keilty
Illustrated by Mark Elvins
3
Scallywag Press
Scallywag Press
1st May 2022
3rd March 2022
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction
823.92
Paperback
192
Width 126mm, Height 178mm, Spine 14mm
Age range 7+
The third book in this Times Best Read pirate investigator trilogy.
The Countess of Bohemias jewels have been stolen by a ghost. Not just any old ghost, but the ghost of Captain Scarletbeard, the scariest pirate who ever lived! Flynn and the crew of the Black Hound descend the murky depths to Davy Joness Locker, where they uncover a ghoulish plot that threatens the survival of the Seven Seas
The first title in the series 'Flyntlock Bones: Sceptre of the Pharaohs' was in The Times Summer Reads Best 20 Children's books 2020, The Week's Summer Round up of Best reads of 2020 and Toppsta 100 most popular books of 2020, and shortlisted for the Sparks Award and Fantastic Books Award. 'A timeless, classic feel with a twist of adventure... illustrations that really have the wow factor' Book Trust. 'A fast-paced adventure with lots of fun' INIS magazine
Derek Keilty lives in Belfast. Author of over ten books for children and shortlisted for the Children's Books Ireland Book of the Year, Derek takes storytelling and creative writing workshops to local schools. Mark Elvins lives in Yorkshire. He is a print-maker and award winning illustrator.