Once more Hairy Mole has the whiff of the sea in his nostriles. It is time to sail the high seas once again to discover new lands, high adventure, possible treasure and definite jam. So Hairy Mole and his bold pirate crew head for a country where the cheese is called formaggio and fine wine is bueneo vino. On their epic journey they meet an Italian pirate ship, manned by colourful non-smelly pirates with exotic birds on their heads. Laugh-out-loud fun with Hairy Mole and his pirate crew! This book is full of excitement and adventure, the illustrations practically leaping off the page. The series is four very funny stories for newly independent readers, all featuring Hairy Mole and his pirate crew. The playful layouts offer a reduced amount of text on each page - perfect also for reluctant readers.The second book in the unfolding Hairy Mole series, Hairy Mole's Adventures on the High Seas will appeal to all independent readers of ages 7 - 10 with a sense of adventure.

When Chris Owen lived in Italy by the sea, he dreamt of being a pirate. He didn't dream of being Hairy Mole exactly, but that's how it turned out. Chris has also written a number of sitcoms and books for grown-ups.