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Maggie and the Pirate

By: Ezra Jack Keats
Narrated by: Erin Kiley
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Maggie’s pet cricket Niki is kidnapped by the new kid in town, known simply as "Pirate". With the help of her friends, Maggie decides to do some sleuth work, and sets out in search of her lost pet.

Courting audiences aged four to eight, this short parable covers a remarkable breadth of emotions, touching on matters of love, loss, anger, friendship, and new beginnings. Portraying down-and-out Maggie - living in a van with her parents - Erin Kiley exudes empathy and reassurance, letting children know that we all must confront difficult emotions sometimes. Kiley doesn’t undermine these emotions’ powerful nature, as she imbues Maggie’s character with force and authenticity. Ultimately, Maggie discovers new friendship amid unlikely circumstances, offering children an important message about dealing with emotions constructively.

Publisher's summary

When Niki, a pet cricket, is discovered missing, Maggie and her friends set out to determine his whereabouts and become entangled in a mystery.
©1979 Ezra Jack Keats (P)1988 Weston Woods

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A wonderful book that I found to be developmental and maturative for a young man coming of age such as myself. I found great relation with the author and protagonist and I further highly recommend this book.

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Where are the pictures?

We've been slowly going through and buying the books in the With Synchronized Images category. This one was placed in that category but doesn't show any illustrations other than the cover image - I wish we could get the illustrated audiobook version or exchange it for one that has pictures! We love the Ezra Jack Keats books on audible because several of them have the beautiful illustrations from the books. I was really looking forward to enjoying the pictures with this one with my pirate-loving daughter!

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