New Kid On Deck

Pirate Academy 1

By: Justin Somper

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Paperback | 29 July 2025

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224 Pages

Age
8 - 12

Dimensions(cm)
19.8 x 12.8

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From Justin Somper, award-winning author of the Vampirates series, comes a fast-paced and exciting fantasy adventure series perfect for readers of How to Train Your Dragon or Artemis Fowl.

'A gloriously action-packed adventure, full of characters you really care about' - Cressida Cowell, author of How to Train Your Dragon
'Pirates done right! I love this world.' - Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl
'So engaging, with a great cast of characters.' - Kiah Thomas, author of The Callers

The year is 2507. The oceans have risen. A new dawn of piracy has begun.

Jacoby Blunt and Jasmine Peacock are students at the elite Pirate Academy. This is no ordinary school. Lessons range from Knots Class and Sailing to Combat Workshop. The students hail from famous pirate families. The teachers are all legendary sea captains. The pressure is always on and friendship is everything.

When a new kid - the mysterious Neo Splice - arrives, everything changes FAST. Suddenly, the dangers are no longer at sea but stalking the classrooms and corridors of Pirate Academy. In the face of real peril, the students of Barracuda class must put everything they have learned to the test against an unexpected and ruthless new enemy.

Welcome to Pirate Academy where every day is a swashbuckling adventure!

About the Author

Justin Somper is best known as the author of the VAMPIRATES books, described by Cressida Cowell as 'a swaggering tale of excitement and adventure that thrills from the first sentence'. The books have been published in 35 countries and 25 languages. Justin is currently based in Perth, Western Australia, where he is writing the PIRATE ACADEMY adventures – in between dips in the Indian Ocean, visits to lighthouses and long-overdue sailing lessons. During the pandemic, Justin trained as a meditation guide and wellbeing coach, specialising in Effortless Meditation. He now works with clients internationally.

Industry Reviews

'A gloriously action-packed adventure, full of characters you really care about.' CRESSIDA COWELL
'A storming success! Justin is at the top of his game with this funny, thrilling and full-on high-seas adventure. Recommended for budding young pirates across the seven seas' CHRIS BRADFORD
'This is a brilliant tale, fizzing with invention and excitement. It will shiver your timbers and buckle your swash. Sign me up for Pirate Academy right now please!' CHRIS SMITH
'Such a fun adventure story that made me want to be a pirate! Written with heart and humour by one of the best in the business.' LAURA DOCKRILL
'Pirate Academy feels very contemporary, both in its characters and themes. It is genuinely refreshing to have a book that is so diverse and inclusive.' JAKE HOPE
'All the rip-roaring adventure you would expect from a Justin Somper book. Pirates done right! I love this world.' EOIN COLFER
'Action-packed and engaging, with a great cast of characters. I can't wait to read more of Jasmine, Jacoby and Neo's adventures!' KIAH THOMAS

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