Books with author Alex Gutteridge

A series of graphic novels for 9-12 year olds written by well known authors. Pacy, well-plotted texts are integrated with black and white illustrations on every page, using comic strip conventions and cinematic devices such as panning shots, close-ups and flashbacks. The storylines are of high interest to the age group as well appealing to older readers, and combined with a stylish presentation they make Graffix a sophisticated and exciting read.

Pearl Plum wants to lose her L-plates and make the grade as a professional pirate. But she's got some horrible, hairy seafaring scoundrels on her tail who desperately try to foil Pearl's plans. But lucky Pearl has a clever crew: her pet rat Rufus and a scaredy-cat seadog called Howler. Together the trio will make sure Pearl passes her pirate projects with flying colours... It's treasure-hunting time and mischievous Mad-Eyed Mick has made a headstart - by stealing the map. But Pearl's got a plot of her own to scoop the loot, claim the golden prize, and score plenty of points for her pirate's licence!