Adventuremice: The Ghostly Galleon

By Author / Illustrator

Philip Reeve, Sarah McIntyre

Genre

Adventure

Age range(s)

Publisher

David Fickling Books

ISBN

9781788453288

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

12-09-2024

Synopsis

The spookiest time of the year calls for a treasure hunt! So when the Adventuremice hear about ghostly goings-on at sea, they try to get to the bottom of the mystery of old Captain Cheesebeard and his ancient treasure hoard!

Other Adventuremice stories: Adventuremice: Otter Chaos; Adventuremice: Mermouse Mystery; Adventuremice: Mice on the Ice; Adventuremice: Mice on the Moon; Adventuremice: The Ghostly Galleon.

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Reviews

Indie - Age 13

I really like this book, because I just love adventures. it is also a bit mysterious! The first three words are: 'a cold wind was moaning eerily', which definitely is mysterious! I also loved it when it is said: "Of course they won't!' said Fledermaus". "We are ADVENTUREMICE. We're not scared of silly old ghosts!" which made me think that these mice are full of themselves, but as I read further on, I discovered that Pedro, Juniper, and Millie do believe in ghosts. Pedro seems terrified at first, but then he goes on an adventure, and turns out to be the bravest of all! Overall, my fave character is Pedro, because he is like me. I would recommend 4.5/5 stars!!!

Amanda

Who doesn’t like a good ghost story? In this the fifth Adventure Mice story, The Ghostly Galleon, the team are sitting telling ghost stories as they drink their bedtime hot chocolate. When there's mention of the Ghostly Galleon, a ship named the Piranha owned by dastardly Captain Cheeseboard that sank one stormy night and still reputed to sail around Bramble Island when the moon is full, Pedro hopes that he'll never be so unlucky as to see this ship. However, this does not stop him accompanying Fledermaus to Bramble Island to try and find out the truth behind the story.

Adventuremice: The Ghostly Galleon is another delightful addition to the wonderful series with just the ingredients to keep early chapter book readers turning the pages. It is funny, with bright and detailed illustrations, a dramatic plot with a wonderfully inventive and positive resolution and an interesting cast of characters.

I am always nervous when a new book is added to my favourite series but this does not disappoint. The Adventure Mice series is one of the most popular for our early chapter book readers in school and regularly has a waiting list.

In the classroom, I would also use this as a focus book for group reading with a focus on plot development, characters, illustration or use of language. You cannot go wrong with these books.

128 pages / Reviewed by Amanda Shipton, teacher