Books Like Pirate Trouble
Why kids love Pirate Trouble
A refreshingly rebellious protagonist
Children will delight in Spirulina's rejection of singing and hair brushing in favor of chaotic pirate adventures and daring rescues.
Satisfying justice for classroom bullies
The story provides an empowering sense of victory as Spirulina uses her wits to outsmart the meanest pirates and put them in their place.
High energy action sequences
The fast paced plot keeps readers hooked with its quick transition from underwater mermaid life to the high stakes deck of a pirate ship.
Humorous subversion of fairytale tropes
The book earns big laughs by poking fun at traditional mermaid expectations while showing that being a hero is much cooler than being a princess.
