The Pirate Pig

Marc Notes: Originally published as Das Piratenschwein by Cecilie Dressler Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, Hamburg, Germany, in 1999--Copyright page.; On Butterfly Island, sailer Stout Sam and his deckhand Pip must rescue their treasure-sniffing pig from nasty pirate Barracuda Bill. Biographical Note: Hailed as the J. K. Rowling of Germany, beloved and bestselling author CORNELIA FUNKE has written numerous magical novels and chapter books for children. Her"New York Times"bestsellers include"The Thief Lord, ""Dragon Rider, "and"Inkheart." She was once named one of the 100 most influential people by"Time"magazine. She was born in Germany and lives with her family in California." Review Citations: School Library Journal 02/01/2015 pg. 69 (EAN 9780385375443, Hardcover) Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2015 (EAN 9780385375443, Hardcover) School Library Journal 02/01/2015 pg. 69 (EAN 9780385375467, Library Binding) Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2015 pg. 94 (EAN 9780385375467, Library Binding)