Thirteen Pirates

Author: Enid Blyton
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Bestselling in over 40 countries, translated into 13 languages. The book has won awards such as the "International Hans Christian Andersen Award" and "German Youth Literature." Amazon's five-star children's book. The story is about a tiny island nation called Lummel, which is so small that its width is only as big as two houses. It has one mountain, a few winding mountain roads, and a curved railway with a small train station, a house, a shop, and a castle. The four people with different identities living there are: the king at 2:13, King Alphonse; the train driver Lucas; the shopkeeper Mrs. Vase; and the very knowledgeable Mr. Emile. One day, they receive an anonymous package containing a living black-skinned baby, and the peaceful life of Lummel is disrupted. The little black boy grows up, and they name him Jim, giving him the nickname "Little Button." To seek development and uncover the mystery of Little Button's origins, Jim and Lucas drive the train engine Emma, which can fly and swim, on an extraordinary adventure. The story is thrilling, exciting, and heartwarming.