''Jack Plank Tells Tales'' is a children's novel written by Newbery Honor recipient

Natalie Babbitt Natalie Zane Babbitt (née Moore; July 28, 1932 – October 31, 2016) was an American writer and illustrator of children's books. Her 1975 novel '' Tuck Everlasting'' was adapted into two feature films and a Broadway musical. She received th ...

. Her first novel in 25 years, it was released by

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in 2007.

Plot

The book contains connected stories dealing with an inept and humane pirate, Jack Plank, who has trouble finding work that suits him and his inhibitions.

Reception

The book received a

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from '' Booklist'' in April 2007, and the ''School Library Journal'' gave it a most favorable review.

References

* '' Publishers Weekly'':
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URL accessed 23 April 2007. * '' Booklist'': Review of ''Jack Plank Tells Tales'', 2007. American children's novels 2007 American novels Novels about pirates 2007 children's books {{2000s-child-novel-stub