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Name: Captain Slaughterboard drops anchor
Author: Mervyn Peake

📘 Captain Slaughterboard drops anchor by Mervyn Peake

Set on a fantastical island that teems with strange and delightful creatures, the story follows a young pirate captain who, after the island’s arrival, finds himself drawn into a bond with a small, enigmatic being known as the Yellow Creature. Together they navigate the island’s whimsical challenges, learning the value of companionship and trust as they face the adventures that await in this playful, child‑friendly tale.

First publish date: 1945

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Mervyn Peake

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