Pirates Past Noon (GN) by Mary Pope Osborne, Jenny Laird, Kelly and Nichole Matthews - ESSENTIAL

Pirates Past Noon (Magic Treehouse #4) by Mary Pope Osborne, adapted by Jenny Laird, illustrated by Kelly and Nichole Matthews. 150 pages. GRAPHIC NOVEL. Random House Children’s Books, 2022. $17. 9780593174807

Language: G (0 swears); Mature Content G; Violence: G

BUYING ADVISORY: EL - ESSENTIAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

Jack and Annie are back in the treehouse and this time find themselves on a wonderful beach. Unfortunately for them, there are pirates coming who want treasure and want Jack and Annie to find if for them. If Jack and Annie survive, they will finally get to meet the mysterious M.

The books don’t have to be read in any particular order and the combination of facts with adventure seems the perfect mix. High interest with bright and cheery art makes this a delightful read.

Michelle in the Middle