Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
Pirate Blunderbeard
Amy Sparkes · 2017
75/100
👍 Worth It
Blunderbeard is a genuinely funny chapter-book for kids who'd rather laugh than learn a lesson, and there's nothing wrong with that. The slapstick is well-timed, the illustrations keep reluctant readers from bailing, and the Roald Dahl Funny Prize shortlist is a credible signal of quality comedy writing. Adults may find the plot thin, but the kids this is aimed at will not care.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety96
substance58
craft76
originality68
accuracy80
hype74
age-fit92
human-eye74
Penny’s verdict75
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