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Matthew finds another career goal – this time he decides to become a pirate. And after mulling over the pirate book he got from the library, he’s finally ready to be the best pirate of all. It just takes an eye patch, pirate hat, a scar drawn on his cheek, some loot, anda pirate map. As soon as he gets his over pirate manual back to the library, Matthew will be all set.

But around midnight Matthew wakes up to a commotion outside. As he rushes to the curb, a midnight bus of pirates pulls up. Then off he goes with the motley crews, who have set their sights on the pizza truck. Before they know it, however, Matthew and the scurvy knaves find another crew – the midnight librarians – is chasing them! And everyone knows what the librarians are after. The pirates have a load of overdue books! Will the librarian take over the pirates’ bus? Will all the midnight pirates walk the plank?

Another wild adventure that could only happen after bedtime, Matthew and the Midnight Pirates is a fast-paces story for beginner readers who are almost ready for longer chapter books. ... Read more

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excellant
my son (5yrs) just loves this book! ... Read more

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A refreshing book that will never become boring
My 4 year old son adores the 'Matthew' series. These books are an absolute must for any kid, especially young boys.

All of these books feature a boy who goes to sleep only to be 'awakened' by a midnight visitor of whateverkind the book is about. They go off and have great adventures together,then every morning at about six he goes into his mother's room and wakesher up to tell her about it.

Great sense of humour, and beautifullyillustrated. Anyone who likes Munsch will love these books too. ... Read more

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"I am sailing away to the end of the day, down the long winding river that goes to the sea."

Just before it is time to sleep, Nicole settles into bed with all her animals. She becomes the captain of their boat as they prepare to sail away. When her father comes in to say goodnight, he tells Nicole a wonderful sail-away story.

In the story, Nicole travels in her small boat down a winding river. Along the way she encounters a crow, a cow and three kittens. When they ask where she is going and if they can join her expedition, Nicole makes room for the new adventurers. Each animal brings something to improve the boat, adding a sail woven from grass, ropes made of flowers and wind to blow them along. When they reach the sea, the friends are afloat in a beautiful sailboat.

Allen Morgan has created a gentle story of co-operation, imagination and dreams, complemented by Jirina Marton's cheerful illustrations. ... Read more

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A bedtime treat, sweet and simple!
As a father tells his daughter a bedtime story, his lyrical words lead her on a whimsical journey "sailing away to the end of day, down the long winding river that goes to the sea." The illustrations, charming in their child-like simplicity yet rich with detail, are washed with white, giving them a dreamlike quality. Soothing, gentle, hypnotic--a lovely bedtime book! ... Read more

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Matthew’s latest ambition is to become a firefighter. So the evening, when he and hi mother enjoy a July long-weekend barbecue, Matthew supervises his mother carefully. "These coals stay hot for a very long time," he reminded her. After watching the fireworks, Matthew goes to bed, still thinking about fire safety as he hears the sound of the last hissing rocket zoom up into the sky.

Before her knows it, Matthew is wide-awake. A rocket streaks through his window and lands on the floor, hissing, burning, and just about to explode! Quickly Matthew douses the flames with a glass of water, and immediately, a fireman climbs up a ladder and jumps in through the window. Praising the boy’s quick thinking, he recruits Matthew for the Midnight Fire Department. And not a moment too soon. A call comes in from the fire hall, Matthew grabs his boots and his new firefighter hat, and AWAY THEY GO!

A wild and imaginative adventure that could only happen after bedtime, Matthew and the Midnight Firefighter is a fast-paces story for beginner readers who are almost ready for longer chapter books. ... Read more

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Matthew loves his art class, but he hates trying to find a way home without running into the neighborhood bully, Big Mike. Later, as Matthew watches his favorite wrestling show, he sees a tag team dressed like artists. It gets him thinking. Maybe, if he drinks enough milk, he’ll be strong enough to become a wrestler one day. But later, as Matthew drifts off to sleep, he becomes convinced that muscles alone won’t do it – e needs a good costume! Then he can take care of Big Mike.

Before he knows it, Matthew is in the middle of another midnight adventure. He meets up with Tooloose the Wreker, a wrestler who is looking for a partner. Before he knows it Matthew is now called Slap Dash the Masher, and he is about to enter the ring in his first tag team fight. This is no ordinary wrestling match. All the wrestlers are artists, and they have the craziest costumes. But during the main event, Matthew has to face the Masked Marvel, who looks suspiciously like someone Matthew knows…

Another wild and imaginative adventure that could only happen after bedtime, Matthew and the Midnight Wrestlers is a fun and fast-paced story for beginner readers who are ready for an early chapter book.

More Midnight Adventures in early reader format… ... Read more