Purplebeard hears of the treasure through a fiddler who roams through the dark and nasty streets of Port Royal singing a ditty that mentions the treasure. Once he hears the ditty and the fiddler unfurls a map of the location, Purplebeard sets his heart on owning 'a SHIPLOAD of treasure' and gathers together his men who are also hungry to get at the hidden wealth. Each plan comprises 15 sessions to teach a small number of key writing skills from the national curriculum. Throughout the unit of work, pupils are given the opportunity to repeatedly practise these skills through meaningful short pieces of writing linked to the text. This builds towards a final extended writing task in which pupils can apply the skills with confidence and independence.

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This was an absolutely darling book. Pirate lovers and non-pirate lovers alike will love it! A fiddler comes to town singing about an island full of treasure and Captain Purplebeard and his crew jump at the chance to find more loot! It isn't until they are on their way that the fiddler warns them of a monster that could be lurking nearby the treasure. Despite the crews fears, Captain Purplebeard presses on. Readers will be surprised at the ending as they find out who the monster really is!