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Description
Peg Leg Lil has sailed through typhoons, outwitted sea monsters, and buried more treasure than anyone can count. But this tough-as-nails pirate has one weakness she can't cook a thing! When the Pirates' Annual Cooking Contest comes around, Lil must find a way to overcome her kitchen disasters and prove she's got more than just a peg leg going for her.
Quick Summary
Pirate Pie brings together two things most kids love pirates and messy, laugh-out-loud cooking experiments. Peg Leg Lil, a spunky pirate with a peg leg and a dream to win the Annual blue-water Cooking Contest, can't cook to save her life, but she and her ragtag crew keep trying, turning every kitchen disaster into a goofy adventure that feels like a kitchen-based treasure hunt. The short, punchy text and bright cartoon-style pictures make it a great choice for early readers who want a story they can finish in one sitting, and the humor is gentle enough for kids who might be a little shy about chapter books; there's even a simple pirate-pie recipe at the end that you can try together. It's perfect for kids who love silly stories, for kids who are curious about cooking, and for anyone who appreciates a heroine who never gives up, even when her soup tastes like salty seawater. If you've read Dragons Love Tacos, you'll notice a similar blend of ridiculous premise and heart-warming lesson that makes this a hit at bedtime or story time.