The Jolley-Rogers and the Ghostly Galleon: questions to ask and activities to try
A mysterious ship appears every full moon. The Jolley-Rogers and the Ghostly Galleon is an illustrated pirate adventure from Jonny Duddle.
What age is it for? The Jolley-Rogers and the Ghostly Galleon is best for ages 5–8. Good for: A mysterious ghost ship and pirate friends.
The Jolley-Rogers and the Ghostly Galleon (Jonny Duddle)
- Age
- 5-8
- Best for
- A mysterious ghost ship and pirate friends
Read it with pirate voices. Pause before the reveal and let your child guess what the ghost ship is.
What it helps with
- Bravery
- Mystery and prediction
- Friendship
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Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “When did the ship appear?”
- “Who went to find out?”
- “What did they think it was?”
- “What was it really?”
- “Were you scared?”
- “What would you find on a ghost ship?”
5-minute activities to try together
Ghost ship
Draw a ghost ship and its crew.
Pirate code
Write a pirate code for your family.
Free printables: The Jolley-Rogers and the Ghostly Galleon worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Best for
- Embarrassing parents, and being proud of your family
- Age
- 3-7
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- Best for
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- Age
- 3-7
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- Best for
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- Age
- 4-8
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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