Maggie and the Pirate facts for kids
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| Author | Ezra Jack Keats |
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| Illustrator | Ezra Jack Keats |
| Country | United States |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
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Publication date
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1979 |
| ISBN | 0-59-0448528 |
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Maggie and the Pirate is a fun and exciting picture book for children, written and illustrated by the famous American author Ezra Jack Keats. It was first published in 1979 and tells a story about friendship, adventure, and learning to understand new people.
Contents
What is Maggie and the Pirate About?
This book follows a young girl named Maggie and her special pet cricket, Niki. Niki lives in a cozy cage that Maggie's dad built just for him.
The Mystery of the Missing Cricket
One day, something terrible happens! Niki the cricket is stolen by someone who calls himself "the Pirate." Maggie is very upset and determined to get her beloved pet back.
Maggie's Big Search
Maggie and her friends decide to become detectives. They search everywhere, looking for clues to find the Pirate and rescue Niki. Their adventure takes them all over their neighborhood.
Finding the Pirate's Hideout
After a long search, Maggie finally discovers the Pirate's secret hideout. She bravely goes in to get Niki back.
An Unexpected Accident
During the rescue, something sad happens: Niki accidentally gets drowned. Maggie and her friends are heartbroken by the loss of their little friend.
A New Friend and a New Cricket
Maggie and her friends decide to give Niki a proper burial. Soon after, the Pirate appears. It turns out he's a new kid who just moved into the neighborhood. He feels very sorry for what happened. He apologizes to Maggie and even brings back the cricket cage, but this time, it has a brand new cricket inside! This shows that even people who seem like "pirates" can be kind and make amends.
