Introducing Squiggly Pete...the Pirate who draws!
When Squiggly Pete (the Scribbling Pirate) sails into Parkgate, looking for the world-famous Parkgate Fish & Chip Shop, imagine his disappointment when he finds it... SHUT! (Pete loves his chips!)
The Chip Shop is a well-loved local favourite and when it is forced to close (due to Covid Lockdown rules) Peter is devastated. But things get worse! Mr Haddock, the owner, has left the Mushy Peas machine running overnight and, pretty soon, there's Mushy Peas... everywhere!
Find out what happens when the mischievous Pete and his crew come to the rescue!
At first, Pete takes his Magic Pencil and shows people how to make the best of things by having a little fun... but the fun doesn't last long. A lady from the local Council turns up and tells Pete to get it all cleared up - quickly!
But what do you do with a mountain of Mushy Peas?!
About the project...
During the recent (2021) Coronovirus Lockdown, children's author Martyn Harvey (the guy with the Saucepan Hat) was invited by Parkgate, Neston & Heswall Community Group Hip & Harmony CIC to contribute some story readings to help entertain local children stuck at home.
After six weeks of (Zoom) draw-alongs, readings and a couple of rapidly-produced videos, the story of "Squiggly Pete and the Curse of the Monster Zombie Mushy Peas Invasion... Thingy" evolved! (Phew - that's some title!) And, for the general greater good (or whatever his excuse is this time) Martyn's turning the story into a full-colour 50-page illustrated children's book!
Take a look at the sample images above and the preview videos below to get a taste of the story and then SIGN UP to our FREE email Newsletter, below, to be notified when the book is available!
Martyn is still working to complete the illustrations and we're expecting to see the book by the end of January 2022 so make sure you sign up for the Newsletter and you'll be the first to know when it's released!
The Story...
We can't reveal the full story (or what happens at the end) yet but, here are a few samples to give you an idea...
Episode 1 "The Chip Shop is Closed!"
Squiggly Pete visits Parkgate in Cheshire, in search of the best fish & chips in the country... to find it CLOSED! Find out what happens!
(Video coming Soon)
Episode 2 "The Great Mushy Peas Machine"
This time, Pete and the Crew find their beloved Parkgate Chip Shop Closed... and slope off in search of an alternative dinner.
Meanwhile, back in the chip shop... Someone's forgotten to turn off the Great Mushy Peas Machine!!!
WARNING: Contains Mushy Peas!Episode 3 "Peas, Peas... Everywhere!"
After rescuing a little grey cat from the chip shop, Squiggly Pete and the gang try to outrun the great avalanche of Mushy Peas.
And, as Pete says, when life gives you Mushy Peas, make.... a surfer's paradise!
Lookout, here comes the Magic Pencil!
FREE Colouring Sheets!
Download and have fun colouring, reading and answering the quiz questions. We're creating more all the time so sign up for the Newsletter to stay informed when we upload more!
Squiggly Pete - his first self-portrait!
Squiggly Pete loves drawing. Here's an early drawing he made... Of himself!
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Squiggly Pete - looking for the chip shop!
Squiggly Pete loves his fish and chips... But where's the chip shop?
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Squiggly Pete's Pirate Crew
Squiggly Pete goes to sea with his loyal chums, Little Jack and Lucy Lu!
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Squiggly Pete draws some weapons!
Squiggley Pete draws a nice sword for Little Jack and a Blunderbuss!
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The Crew show some Teamwork!
Squiggly Pete's Crew show initiative and Teamwork when rescuing a trapped cat!
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Lucy Lu leads in an Emergency!
Lucy Lu takes the initiative and leads the way, helping the lads up onto the wall!
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Pete uses a Hoover to clear up the mess!
Using his imagination, Squiggly Pete draws an enormous, strange machine!
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Squiggly Pete draws a Rocket Ship!
Squiggly Pete attaches a couple of rocket engines and goes into space!
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Next Zoom Sessions
The current series of Zoom sessions/draw-alongs has finished for the time being, but we will be running more sessions soon.
Please sign up to the FREE email Newsletter (above) for details of the next session!
Martyn's Other Books
The Boy with the Saucepan Hat
When Oliver Todd wakes up with a Saucepan stuck firmly on his head, he thinks, at first that - surely things can't get any worse... or can they?
The Boy with the Saucepan Hat features a Boy and a Saucepan, some worried parents, a cute baby sister and a loyal best mate, Alan. This is a story about what happens when the unfortunate Oliver Todd takes his head (and the saucepan which is stuck on that head) to the local Accident and Emergency Department.
It's a great new funny book for kids! Get YOUR hands on a limited First Edition copy, right here!
25 pages with Full Colour Illustrations. Printed on 170 gsm silk finished paper. 198mm x 129mm
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About the Author
New Author Martyn Harvey talks about illustrating his own books! Find out more...
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More coming soon...
Mr Wibberley Wobberley's Amazing Flying Bicycle - Coming Soon!