Linda Bailey

Seven Dead Pirates Linda Bailey

Marc Notes: When great-grandfather Dearborn passes away, leaving his decaying mansion to his family, painfully shy 11-year-old Lewis is initially thrilled - his new bedroom in a secluded turret gives him so much privacy! Then he discovers that in fact this is the least privacy he's ever had, as the room is already inhabited by the ghosts of seven dead pirates who are scared to leave the house! Motivated by a desire to be alone, he starts to encourage them to go out more. Soon, though, he finds himself both believing and practicing what he is preaching. Biographical Note: Linda Bailey is the author of more than two dozen books for children, including the Stevie Diamond mystery series, the Good Times Travel Agency graphic novels, and an eclectic assortment of picture books including "If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur" and the acclaimed "Stanley's Party." She has won awards across North America such as the California Young Readers' Medal, the Georgia Storybook Award, the Ontario Blue Spruce and Silver Birch Awards, the Oregon SMART Award and the Arthur Ellis Award from the Crime Writers of Canada. Born in Winnipeg, Linda has now traveled around the world, and so have her books. She has two grown daughters, Lia and Tess, and lives in Vancouver within strolling distance of the sea. Review Quotes: PRAISE FOR "If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur" "There aren't many books that have the courage to be this silly.... Simply wonderful." - "The Globe and Mail""This wacky, zany tale is a storytime crowd pleaser." - "Children's Book Review" PRAISE FOR the Stevie Diamond series: "As usual, Bailey's novel is full of adventure and fun and two of the most natural leading characters in print." "- Winnipeg Free Press""Mystery lovers will be hot on the trail of the most popular kid detective in Canada." "- Kitchener-Waterloo Record" PRAISE FOR the Stanley series: "First-class entertainment all the way." - Starred review, "Publishers Weekly" Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2015 (EAN 9781770498150, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2015 pg. 48 (EAN 9781770498150, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Contributor Bio:  Bailey, Linda Linda Bailey is an award-winning author of many books for children, including Goodnight Sweet Pig, Stanley's Party, the Stevie Diamond Mysteries, and the Good Times Travel Agency series. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.