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· Y3 · 100-250 · Standard

Pirate Franc and His Broken Boat

Sam, St James CE Rusholme

Pirate Franc is lost at sea with his parrot beside him.

Pirate Franc in a boat with a parrot.

When he was searching for an island Franc’s boat got attacked by a vicious, scary shark.

Pirate Franc's boat is attacked by a shark.

Pirate Franc can’t find his hammer, so the parrot found it. He mends the boat and saves the day.

Pirate Franc's parrot mends the boat.

When the boat got fixed he continues his search and finds a sunny desert island.

Pirate Franc reaches a desert island.

GLS-logo-sqThis story was inspired by a Great Little Stories five day project. The pupils worked with ­class teacher Sarah Greaney, designer John Conibear and illustrator/author Lizzie Finlay.
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