* The classic adventure filled with pirates, treasure and tall ships * Stunningly illustrated by much-loved artist Michael Foreman * With an introduction by Michael Morpurgo * A wonderful, lavish gift book for any adventure-loving kid The classic story of high-seas adventure is brought stunningly to life by hugely popular illustrator Michael Foreman. This is the book that brought pirates into the popular imagination with its villain/hero, the peg-legged captain Long John Silver. Fabulous jewel-filled chests, treasure maps marked with X's, pirates with parrots and eye-patches - it is all here! THE ILLUSTRATOR Michael Foreman's books for children have earned him widespread recognition as one of the world's leading illustrators. He has worked on a vast range of children's books, both his own and with writers such as Terry Jones and Michael Morpurgo. His own books include 'War Boy' and 'War Game' - winners of the Kate Greenaway Award and Smarties Book Prize respectively. He has also illustrated many classic stories such as 'Peter Pan and Wendy' and 'The Wind in the Willows'.
