The Pirate King

SpaceJackers #3

by Huw Powell (Contributor), Mike Grady (Reader)

In the finale of the Spacejackers trilogy, the galaxy is experiencing a full-on war. With his friends and trusted allies captured, it is up to Jake Cutler -- the young space pirate, and ruler of a secret planet -- to restore peace. In order to do so, Jake must confront secrets and enemies from his past. Now, more than ever, it is every pirate for themselves! Will Jake finally be able to fulfill his destiny and save the entire universe from destruction? Or is the future a grim, black-hole?

This action-packed conclusion of the Spacejackers series is full of aliens, space monsters, gadgets, battleships, and one boy's search for his destiny.

6 pages, Audio CD

First published January 12, 2017

About the author

HUW POWELL is a children’s author from North Somerset in the UK. Spacejackers is his middle-grade debut book series published by Bloomsbury and W F Howes in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The first novel was Literature Work's 'Book of the Month' in August 2014 and it was short-listed for Teach Primary's 'New Children's Fiction Award' in 2015. Huw is an active supporter of initiatives that encourage children to read. He lives with his wife and two sons in Portishead.

Reviews

[Cameron Kyvik · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great way to tie up many loose ends from the first two books! Jake Cutler really comes into his own with plenty of space battles, sneaky tricks, and edge-of-your-seat adventure that makes it hard to put down. It seems like this series is a hidden gem and not well-known, but it's a real winner! I'm sad there's not much more from this author, he does a great job!

[Sarah Thornbery · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great ending to a fast-paced series!

[Vincent Ripley · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Victoria Vivente · Rating 5 out of 5]

In The Pirate King, Huw Powell launches readers into the thrilling, action-packed conclusion of the SpaceJackers trilogy with all guns blazing. The galaxy is at war, and teenage space pirate Jake Cutler is its unlikely heart. With his friends captured and the corrupt Interstellar Government tightening its grip, Jake must go into battle alone to take down the regime once and for all. But to win, he must first find his long-lost father and confront the explosive secrets of his own past.

Powell delivers a masterclass in space-opera storytelling, balancing massive, cinematic space battles with intimate character moments and a plot full of clever twists. Jake’s journey from orphaned cabin boy to the legendary “Pirate King” is completed with heart, courage, and plenty of swashbuckling spirit. The stakes have never been higher, the action never more relentless, and the emotional payoff is perfectly earned.

A stellar, explosive, and utterly satisfying finale that cements the SpaceJackers series as a modern classic for fans of Star Wars, pirates, and unforgettable adventures among the stars.