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Captain Monty Takes the Plunge
Contributor(s): Mook-Sang, Jennifer (Author), Starin, Liz (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 1771386266     ISBN-13: 9781771386265
Publisher: Kids Can Press
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Binding Type: Hardcover
Published: October 2017
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - Pirates
- Juvenile Fiction | Mermaids
- Juvenile Fiction | Boys & Men
Dewey: E
Age Level: 3-7
Grade Level: PreK-2
Lexile Measure: 700 AD (Adult Directed Text)
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 10.3" W x 9.4" L (0.92 lbs) 32 pages
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2017
School Library Journal 12/01/2017
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 190317
Reading Level: 4.2   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:
Monty the Malodorous is a daring pirate. He is brave. He is bold. He is feared by all who sail the six or seven seas. But Monty has a secret: he can't swim. He never goes into the ocean --- and he never takes a bath. "Real pirates don't bathe. Yar-har-har!" he says. But things change when he meets a mermaid named Meg. "Monty's heart went ka-thunk. He tumbled head over boot heels in love." And, one day, when Meg's life is put into peril, Monty realizes he's the only one who can jump into the ocean to save her. Monty is faced with a terrible dilemma: is his love strong enough to overcome his fear? This is engaging, heartwarming and funny picture book tale is told with originality by Jennifer Mook-Sang. Children will love Monty the pirate (who's actually a dog!), and readers with their own fears of learning to swim will relate to his difficulties. Young children will also be delighted by the idea of not having to take a bath! The childlike style of Liz Starin's illustrations add a freshness to the story, as does the non-conformist mermaid she's created --- perfect for her character. Meg is a voracious reader who knows all the best fishing spots and teaches Monty how to set course by the constellations. This playful book is an excellent choice for story time, reinforcing themes of self-discovery and personal development, as well as character education lessons on courage.
 
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