Kitt Pirate: Snaggletooth's Treasure by Ben Oliver and illustrated Juan Garcia
Review by Chris Singer
About the author:
Ben Oliver is making up stories almost every day of the week. Thinking up exciting adventures and daring heroes, there is nothing more fulfilling for him than to put these stories into written words for others to read.
"Kitt Pirate" is a character that has been rattling around his brain for some time until he thought the story was ready to be released for others to enjoy.
About the book:
X marks the spot! Everyone knows that, but where's the island to go with it? Kitt Pirate knows that his crew of salty seadogs expects him to find the fabled gold from the treasure map. He is the youngest buccaneer captain sailing the Caribbean and he has more wits than any grown man, but Caverock Island? Well, that's a bit of a problem. The treasure beckons. Weeks tick by without a sign. Then an uncharted speck appears on the horizon. Land!
My take on the book:
Even as I approach the ripe age of forty, I still like to read a good pirate adventure! Kitt Pirate isn't your average pirate. In fact, he isn't like any other pirate I've come across before. Kitt doesn't pillage or plunder ships on the high seas. While indeed, he and his crew are on the search for a hidden treasure, they mean to share it with those less fortunate than themselves. Reminds me of one of my favorite stories growing up (Robin Hood)!
Parents will definitely approve of this I imagine as well as knowing that the villains in the story aren't other pirates, but several species of a rather gigantic size and stature (I don't want to spoil the story for you!).
The story is action-packed and well-paced. Readers will enjoy how Kitt Pirate and his crew have to work as a team to solve several problems in their search for Snaggletooth's Treasure. Kitt Pirate is written for middle readers but I think it makes an excellent read aloud as well for younger children. All in all, a good read for both kids and their parents.
