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Percy and the Pirates

Storytime for Kids

Published
October 20, 2026
Duration
5:46
Summary source
description
Last updated
Nov 1, 2026

Discusses kids, family.

Summary

Percy Pike, a young boy from an impoverished farming family, is the protagonist of this children's story by Russell Punter. After a fishing mishap leaves him stranded at sea, he is captured by the greedy Captain Crook and forced to join a pirate crew. Throughout the voyage, the captain punishes his subordinates for their dishonesty by making them walk the…

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Percy Pike, a young boy from an impoverished farming family, is the protagonist of this children's story by Russell Punter. After a fishing mishap leaves him stranded at sea, he is captured by the greedy Captain Crook and forced to join a pirate crew. Throughout the voyage, the captain punishes his subordinates for their dishonesty by making them walk the plank. Recognizing the danger, Percy uses his wit to create a fake treasure map that lures the captain into a trap on Crab Island. By abandoni

Themes

  • kids
  • family