Escape the Pirate Ship - (Escape Book) by Stella Caldwell (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Make a thrilling escape from a pirate ship using logic, problem-solving, and critical thinking!

BEWARE! You are about to enter a book in which you could become trapped forever!

The year is 1717 and you are an accidental stowaway on a pirate ship. In your possession are the precious jewels that the fearsome pirate captain is seeking. The ship is far from land and teems with its motley pirate crew. How will you escape without being discovered?

Packed with pirate-themed puzzles and challenging choices, Escape the Pirate Ship is an escape room in a book. Learn about life on board a pirate ship as you find your way from the captain's cabin, through the kitchen, the gunpowder room, the sleeping quarters, and out onto the main deck to make your escape. On your way, meet a cast of colourful characters, from the towering Captain Crowe to the grumpy cook, the feisty boatswain and the terrifying quartermaster.

For each step of your journey you need to use logic, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Place your stake in a card game, work out the meaning of the pirates' flag, solve a pirate's riddle, and find out how the speed of the ship was calculated. Consult the interactive ship's wheel on the cover to help you in your quest. If you make the correct choices, you will escape!

CHOOSE! Use all the clues to make your choices wisely and escape the pirate ship.

SPIN! Turn the ship's wheel on the front cover to reveal the next step of your journey.

LEARN! Filled with facts about life on board a pirate ship in the golden age of piracy.

THRILL! The story is a page-turner, full of suspense and drama.

SCENE SETTER Stunning design with authentic artifacts and evocative backdrops to set an adventurous mood.

About the Author

Stella Caldwell has written more than 20 books for children, covering everything from mythical beasts to the ancient Egyptians and medieval knights. She studied English Literature at Edinburgh University and spent many years working in children's publishing as an editor before writing her first book. She is the author of Escape the Medieval Castle, which was shortlisted for the Week Junior Book Awards 2023.