Pirate Academy: New Kid on Deck

Jacoby, Jasmine and their classmates know how privileged they are to be students at the Pirate Academy. All the teachers are legendary pirates and experts in their field, whether that be mastering knots, classic sailing or hand-to-hand combat. 

And all the students come from famous pirate families with a proud heritage. But when Neo Splice turns up part way through the year, noone is sure what to make of him; he’s secretive about his background and keeps himself a bit apart. Then the trouble starts. 

First, Jasmine’s parents and their ships go missing then, suddenly, enemies are not just outside the Academy but inside the school itself. But who is behind the chaos? And what do they want?  

As the safe world of their school comes under threat, Jacoby and his friends have to grow up fast as they try to work out who they can trust and who are the traitors in their midst. 

With short, punchy chapters, the narrative is accessible and moves along at a good pace, making it ideal for newly independent readers. And all the classic pirate tropes are included, from sword fights and cannons to climbing the rigging and even fire down below.