Usborne How Not To Be a Pirate: The Trouble with Curses - Paperback, 8–10 years, 304 pages

This paperback adventure follows Wilbur and his shipmates as they seek a legendary Jewel of the Sea while facing cursed treasure and rival pirate crews. Written for readers aged 8–10, it has 304 pages and is illustrated in two colours by Paula Bowles.

Key Features

• Pirate Adventure: Wilbur is taking his Level One Pirate Grading with shipmates Ellie and Gilbert.
• Treasure Hunt: The crew races to find one of the legendary Jewels of the Sea.
• Peril at Sea: The story features rival crews, cannon battles, cursed treasure and booby-trapped islands.
• Illustrated Story: Two-colour illustrations by Paula Bowles accompany Jenny Pearson’s story.

Specifications

• Author: Jenny Pearson
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 304
• Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
• Publication Date: 13 Aug. 2026
• Language: English
• Reading Age: 8–10 years
• Dimensions: 13 x 1.7 x 18.6 cm (5.1 x 0.7 x 7.3 in)
• Item Weight: 232 g (8.2 oz)
• Release Date: 2026-08-13
• EAN: 9781835400968