Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs
By Giles Andreae
The Story
A fearless boy finds a pirate hiding in the school supply closet and sails off to help him find his stolen ship, only to run into mean pirate dinosaurs on the loose.
Why It's Special
For the kid who turns the coat closet into a ship and every hallway into an adventure, this one hands them a real crew and a real quest.
- Big idea: Ordinary places can hide extraordinary adventures, and being brave means stepping through the door anyway.
- Vibes: Swashbuckling, silly, and a little bit rowdy.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy pirates and dinosaurs together
- like to act out sea voyages and sword fights
- are working on being brave in new situations
- love stories that start in an everyday place and turn into an adventure
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: How do you think Flinn and his friends could help Captain Stubble find his stolen ship?
- Imagination: If you found a pirate hiding in your school closet, what would you say to him?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Captain Stubble felt when his ship went missing?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever felt scared but did something brave anyway, like Flinn?
- Imagination: What would you do if you ran into pirate dinosaurs on the loose?
