Colophon on recto of back cover. - 'Based on a story first published by the "School Journal", Department of Education, New Zealand' - colophon.
Originally published: London : Dent, 1972.
The man whose mother was a pirate by Margaret Mahy. ISBN 0140501231. Published by Puffin Books in 1976. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.