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Hoys, The

Kes Gray

Illustrator: Mark Chambers

Ages: 6+

Published: 2024

Publisher: Happy Yak/The Quarto Group

ISBN: 978-0-7112-8801-0

Keywords: Humor-pirates, seaside, wordplay, imaginary friends, curiosity, rhythmic language

Can confused Pirate Jim, accompanied by his parrot, become a real pirate by finding a hoy? Colorful, detailed, comedic illustrations accompany rich language laced with piratical nuance.