Kara LaReau was an editor at Candlewick Press prior to becoming a full-time writer. She has published many acclaimed picture books for children including Ugly Fish, Rabbit & Squirrel and Otto: The Boy Who Loved Cars. Kara lives in Providence, Rhode Island, with her husband and son and their two cats.
Filled with puns, intrigue, and ample evidence that women make excellent--and ruthless--pirates, it's a promising introduction to the Unintentional Adventures of the Bland Sisters series. -- Publishers Weekly LaReau serves her humor dry, adding some serious swashbuckling for good measure...Meanwhile Hill's pen-and-ink cartoons give the book precisely the right strange and silly tone. -- Kirkus Plenty of references to booty and poop decks make for easy humor, while more subtle comedy comes from the deadpan third-person narration. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Replete with puns, gags, and life lessons, this transgressive voyage may ketch fans of envelope pushers like Barry Yourgrau, Alan Katz, or Roald Dahl. -- Booklist With dry humor and a touch of snark, this first book of a new series is a smart choice for readers who have mastered Bink & Gollie but aren't quite ready for Lemony Snicket. -- School Library Connection