Pirates: the Whole Truth

Text by Ekaterina Stepanenko, illustrated by Polya Plavinskaya

Beautifully illustrated and fact-laden exploration of pirates throughout history and across the globe.

Who were the real pirates of the Caribbean and beyond? Find out in this gorgeously illustrated guide to pirate life! Packed with intriguing historical details, it reveals the true nature of piracy and gives insights into ships and weapons, food and dress, the Pirate Code and plunder, flags and hidden treasures, and much more. Be prepared to meet the notorious Blackbeard, the fearsome Hayreddin Barbarossa, and the women pirates Jeanne de Belleville and Grace O’Malley. From Viking times to the Golden Age of Piracy and up to present day, this book takes you on a thrilling voyage debunking pirate myths of peg legs, eye patches and parrots.

PRIZES
2023 Winner of BCBF Illustrators Exhibition

KEY SELLING POINTS
  • The third book by a harmonious duo of the publishing industry professionals: Ekaterina Stepanenko, experienced writer and non-fiction children’s books editor, and Polya Plavinskaya,art director and illustrator.
  • Striking illustrations from a winner of the Bologna Illustrators Exhibition 2023.
  • A well-researched and informative guide.
  • A great way to introduce children into history and geography.
  • Art that can be enjoyed even without a high seas obsession.


RIGHTS SOLD
Italian, German, Spanish and Catalan, Greek

Non-fiction
Age: 10 +
Pages: 56
Size: 240*310 mm
Published in 2023 by A Walk Through History

Other titles by the same illustrator are
WHAT A MESS!
POOR BEAR
ANDREI SAKHAROV. A MAN WITHOUT FEAR
THE AHS AND OWS SERIES
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