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Pirate Fiction

Captain Slaughterboard drops anchor

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  • 1945 first published
  • 48 pages
  • 3 editions
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Published in 1945, Captain Slaughterboard drops anchor is a pirate adventure short story by Mervyn Peake. Readers will find themes of children's picture book and pirates.

It has been published in 3 editions.

It runs to roughly 48 pages — about 55 minutes of reading at an average pace.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Children's picture book
  • Pirates
  • Children's fiction

Quick answers

Who wrote Captain Slaughterboard drops anchor?

Captain Slaughterboard drops anchor was written by Mervyn Peake and first published in 1945.

What genre is Captain Slaughterboard drops anchor?

It is usually shelved as Pirate Fiction.

How long is Captain Slaughterboard drops anchor?

The median edition has 48 pages, about about 55 minutes of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Captain Slaughterboard drops anchor?

Readers who like it often enjoy Five on a Treasure Island, Frenchman's Creek and Freckle Juice.

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