Each book in the Oxford Reds series is on a real-life subject, with a simple lively text and fully illustrated (this title is illustrated by Chris Mould). Many are written by well-known children's writers. Did you know that pirate flags were not always black and white - often they were red, meaning 'we will shed your blood without mercy!' Oxford Reds Pirates takes us through real and pretend pirates, pirate clothes, the truth and myths, as well as describing modern-day pirates! BLWritten by an author who communicates enthusiasm, passion and understanding for the subject. Chris Powling He has been a head teacher and a lecturer in English and has contributed to Radio 4. He has had very many children's books published, including the Harry series for A & C Black and Sharks in the Oxford Reds series. Chris won the Smarties prize for The Conker as Hard as a Diamond. BLChris Mould has illustrated for the Royal Shakespeare Company, Channel 4, West Yorkshire Playhouse and has had books published by a variety of authors. Chris's first books for OUP were the popular Hank the Clank series. He has since gone on to adapt and illustrate popular classics for children. .
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Chris Powling is the author of the Harry the Dog series (Jets) and numerous other storybooks for young children. He has been a teacher at all levels and was the editor of Books for Keeps for seven years. He now writes fulltime and also presents a monthly review programme on Classic FM.
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