Bibliograph

The sinking of Captain Otter, written by Troy Wilson ; illustrated by Maira Chiodi

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The sinking of Captain Otter, written by Troy Wilson ; illustrated by Maira Chiodi

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

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Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The sinking of Captain Otter

Responsibility statement

written by Troy Wilson ; illustrated by Maira Chiodi

Summary

"Kelpy the otter builds himself a boat. A boat that he loves, even though it is most definitely a homemade boat. Despite ridicule by other otters, pirates and sharks, Kelpy sails on. Then he comes across Blistering Blustering Butterbeard: a butterfly pirate in his own tiny boat. At first Kelpy is incredulous - he laughs. But Butterbeard's hurt feelings and tears turn Kelpy's distain to empathy. In a surprising turn, Kelpy scuttles his beloved boat for the butterfly's benefit, indulging Butterbeard and starting an uproarious game that they play again and again and again. Story of an unlikely friendship between an underdog and someone even smaller and more vulnerable than him. Underlying message about following your dream and not letting ridicule, nay-saying or bullying discourage you or stand in the way of pursuing your passions and enjoying life"--Provided by publisher

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Contributor