The pirate kids make lists for Santa and prepare presents for the entire crew--a fresh batch of sea slug cookies for everyone! But Rotten Tooth is acting like a Scrooge, and convinces the kids that Santa won't deliver the presents because he won't be able to find the ship. Pete has a great idea: sail the ship to the North Pole! Before they know it, the Sea Rat is stuck in a sheet of ice and snow is pounding down. How will the pirate kids get out of this Christmas mess?
Brian James is the author of many children’s books, including the Pirate School series and the Catkid series. He is also the author of numerous novels, including Pure Sunshine, Perfect World, Dirty Liar, Thief, Zombie Blondes, and The Heights. James lives in Phoenicia, New York. To learn more, visit brianjamestheauthor.blogspot.com. View titles by Brian James
Jennifer Zivoin is a children’s book illustrator who has worked on many stories, including the Pirate School series and the Lily series. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators. Prior to taking up this profession, Zivoin worked as a graphic designer and creative director. She now lives in Carmel, Indiana, with her family. To learn more, visit jzartworks.com. View titles by Jennifer Zivoin

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The pirate kids make lists for Santa and prepare presents for the entire crew--a fresh batch of sea slug cookies for everyone! But Rotten Tooth is acting like a Scrooge, and convinces the kids that Santa won't deliver the presents because he won't be able to find the ship. Pete has a great idea: sail the ship to the North Pole! Before they know it, the Sea Rat is stuck in a sheet of ice and snow is pounding down. How will the pirate kids get out of this Christmas mess?

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Brian James is the author of many children’s books, including the Pirate School series and the Catkid series. He is also the author of numerous novels, including Pure Sunshine, Perfect World, Dirty Liar, Thief, Zombie Blondes, and The Heights. James lives in Phoenicia, New York. To learn more, visit brianjamestheauthor.blogspot.com. View titles by Brian James
Jennifer Zivoin is a children’s book illustrator who has worked on many stories, including the Pirate School series and the Lily series. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators. Prior to taking up this profession, Zivoin worked as a graphic designer and creative director. She now lives in Carmel, Indiana, with her family. To learn more, visit jzartworks.com. View titles by Jennifer Zivoin

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