The Adventures of Piratess Tilly (Book 1)

Written in the poetic form of haiku, you are invited to come adventuring with Piratess Tilly, her rescued best friend, a koala named Yuki, and her band of international orphaned brothers in this award-winning picture book. As budding naturalists, they are all too eager for their expedition to the Galapagos Islands! While documenting flora and fauna, they spot baby giant tortoises being kidnapped . . . by pirates! How do Tilly, Yuki and the brothers save the tortoises?

Written in haiku by Elizabeth Lorayne

Illustrated in watercolors by Karen Watson

Now includes a glossary and historical biographies on Charles Darwin and Beatrix Potter! Expert contributors include Michael D. Barton, Stephanie Keep and Dr. Linda Lear.