Description
Perma-bound library book. Cover has normal wear. Pages are worn. Pages are clean. Binding is secure.
This charming hardcover edition of “My Grandpa is a Pirate” by Dutch author Jan Loof, translated into English by Else Holmelund Minarik, is a delightful tale that captures the imagination of young readers. Originally published in 1961, this book has become a beloved classic, transporting children into a world of high-seas adventure and familial love.
Loof’s whimsical storytelling follows a young boy’s discovery that his grandfather, far from being an ordinary elderly man, is actually a swashbuckling pirate captain. Through vivid descriptions and playful illustrations, readers are invited to join the grandson on a fantastical journey filled with treasure maps, pirate ships, and daring escapades.
While the book’s physical condition shows signs of its well-loved status in libraries, with worn covers and pages, its binding remains secure, ensuring that this timeless tale can continue to captivate new generations of readers. Collectors and bibliophiles alike will appreciate the opportunity to add this vintage gem to their collections, preserving a piece of children’s literature history that has sparked countless imaginations over the decades.