The Fierce Little Woman and the Wicked Pirate

Description

The fierce little woman lived in a house at the end of a jetty. She knitted socks in blue and green wool, to sell to sailors who had got their feet wet. But when there were no ships at her jetty, she was quite alone. One stormy day, a pirate came to the house on the jetty. He stood on his toes, and starting tap-tap-tapping on the window...

Joy Cowley is one of New Zealand's best-loved writers for children and adults, with an international reputation. She has won a multitude of awards and honours for her bestselling books, including the Prime Minister's Award for contribution to literature. She was shortlisted for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2018. Sarah Davis began illustrating picture books in 2008 and has illustrated more than 30 books. She is a leading illustrator with a wide portfolio of award-winning books. She has won and been shortlisted for numerous awards in Australia and New Zealand, including the 2009 Children's Book Council of Australia's Crichton Award for Best New Illustrator for her first picture book.

"It's good to see Gecko Press giving this Cowley classic a new lease of life and they couldn't have found a better illustrator in Sarah Davis." -- Wairarapa News (NZ) "The dramatic illustrations portray these characters beautifully and are full of quirky little details to draw the attention and give talking points." -- Parents in Touch (UK) "A wonderful story to share, with illustrations that add to the story." -- Storylines (NZ)