Flyntlock Bones

Derek Keilty lives in Belfast and is the author of many books for children including the Will Gallows quartet and his new Ivy Newt series. His work has been translated into many different languages, selected for the Richard and Judy Club and shortlisted for the Children's Books Ireland Book of the Year. Mark Elvins lives in Yorkshire. When he's not drawing pirates he's a print-maker and recently won an English Heritage competition to illustrate the displays at Whitby Abbey.

'Fabulous black-and-white pen drawings enhance every page, bringing the eccentric characters and wacky settings to life. Children will love to pore over the details in several double-page illustrations, including maps, a raucous banquet and an epic pirate battle. Funny and fast-paced, it will delight independent young readers, particularly those who speak Piratish and enjoy a hearty mystery.' Booktrust;'I would recommend this book to any year 2 and year 3 classroom. It is full of silly, fun, stinky humour which will leave this age range both falling off their seats and gripped by the adventurous plot. Partner this with Mark Elvins' hypnotic illustrations and we are really onto a winner for excitement and inspiring even the most reluctant of readers.' Just Imagine;'Clashing clans, family feuds and monstrous myths are woven together to create a fast and funny feast for junior sleuths.' Miss Cleveland is Reading;'The story races along at a great rate of knots and Flyntlock's quick wits mean that readers never have to wait long for the next conundrum to be cracked so that the action can continue. Young readers will love Elvins' generously-detailed illustrations.' Books For Keeps