Children's Novel Explores Pirate Life from the Viewpoint of Young Buccaneer Grace O' Malley

Rover Rob's Tales by Yaelle Byrd takes children aboard a 17th century pirate ship

CANNES, France (MMD Newswire) January 21, 2009 -- Rover Rob's Tales: The Life of a Pirate Dog with Grace O'Malley, the Irish Sea Queen by Yaelle Byrd is a fact-based children's novel about a famous pirate legend meant to impart lessons about the importance of telling the truth while reinforcing the love of all creatures.

Sea battles, treasures and magic as experienced by a young girl form the basis of the new children’s book, Rover Rob’s Tales. Grace O’Malley is the daughter of the notorious buccaneer and Irish clan chieftain, Black Oak. She finds a puppy, nurses him back to health and takes him on board her father’s caravel, where he grows into a fine seadog who can work and fight with the ruthless crew of The Maggie. Along with Tito, the crazy parrot, the friends battle an enemy fleet, overcome mutiny and even help a mermaid along the way.

Inspired by the legend of the Irish ‘Sea queen of Connemara,’ Byrd seeks to explore Grace’s life with imagination and sympathy. In her research, the author discovered that buccaneers had many pets on their ships, and used the observation of her own dogs’ antics to provide much of the characterization in this seafaring saga. Byrd intends Rover Rob’s Tales to promote willingness to overcome adversity, respect for the environment and better understanding among people of the world.

Veteran author James Rouch adds that “when kids go quiet they are usually up to something. If the reason is Rover Rob's Tales: The Life of a Pirate Dog with Grace O’ Malley, then you need not worry. The story is a happy blend of legend and fantasy, spiced with magic and containing a subtle message that the truth is always best.”

For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press can contact the author at info@roverrob.com. Rover Rob’s Tales is available for sale online at Amazon.com, BookSurge.com, RoverRob.com and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author
Born and raised in Paris, Yaelle Byrd has worked as an executive secretary and a highly accomplished translator. Her qualifications include a trilingual intensive baccalaureate in literature.

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