...a terrific, funny book that should offer encouragement to anyone who's feeling daunted by school.
- Financial Times,
...an amusing, action packed story which shows how much fun a first day of school can be.
- Story Snug,
...perfect to reassure young ones with 'first day at school' nerves.
- Parents in Touch,
The perfect book to share with anxious school starters. and any little pirates looking for adventures on shore!
- Lancashire Evening Post,
...a very silly but great fun tale of a young pirate who persuades his family that he should go to school.
- Teen Librarian,