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Compton Valance - Revenge of the Fancy-Pants Time Pirate

A humorous adventure with pirates and time travel

Matt Brown author Lizzie Finlay illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Usborne Publishing Ltd

Published:1st Apr '16

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In this whimsical adventure, Compton and Bryan must stop the resurrected pirate Gussage St Vincent from becoming the Overlord of the Universe.

In Compton Valance - Revenge of the Fancy-Pants Time Pirate, readers are introduced to the eccentric Gussage St Vincent, a flamboyant character with a magnificent moustache who has returned from the dead. Armed with his pirate galleon time machine, he sets his sights on becoming the Overlord of the Universe. This outrageous adventure unfolds as Trainee Time Crime Agents Compton and Bryan are tasked with stopping him. Their journey is filled with absurd challenges, including the infamous pongiest pants in history, a quirky game known as the Great Fish-Slapping Game, and an abundance of custard pies.

As Compton and Bryan leap 600 years into the future, they quickly discover that their mission is anything but straightforward. Gussage's nefarious plans are not only ambitious but also hilariously chaotic, pushing the duo to their limits. The narrative is rich with humor and imaginative scenarios, making it a delightful read for both young and older audiences alike. The combination of time travel, pirate antics, and slapstick comedy creates a unique blend that keeps readers engaged.

Ultimately, Compton Valance - Revenge of the Fancy-Pants Time Pirate is a tale of bravery and ingenuity. Compton and Bryan must prove their worth by demonstrating that they are no 'cowardy custards.' With plenty of pies to throw and challenges to overcome, this story promises an entertaining ride filled with laughter and excitement.

A brilliantly funny story about an amazingly misbehaving boy that comes with almost as many crazy, comical illustrations as there are words. * Lancashire Evening Post *
Fantastically funny and delightfully disgusting time-travel fiction with hilarious black-and-white illustrations by Lizzie Finlay. * Lovereading4kids *
Funny, clever, brilliant - I love these books! * Dermot O'Leary *
If you haven’t come across Compton Valance before and you’re a fan of Wimpy Kid, Captain Underpants and their ilk, this is a new hero to get stuck into. * Manchester Evening News *
The crazy plotline, eccentric characters and witty footnotes and author comments had me laughing out loud... Cool illustrations and design make these ideal for reluctant readers but honestly everyone will enjoy this excellent series. * Lovereading4kids.co.uk *

ISBN: 9781474906487

Dimensions: 199mm x 139mm x 21mm

Weight: 270g

320 pages