Big adventures come in the smallest packages as the Pi-Rats—a fearless crew of pirate rodents are determined to claim the ocean’s biggest bounty as Papercutz, an imprint of Mad Cave Studios, proudly announces THE PI-RATS VOL. 1: SET SAIL FOR TREASURE, a 96-page full-color middle-grade graphic novel.
This 96-page full-color graphic novel from Chilean cartoonist Alexis Vivallo (Sasquatch in Love) proves that big adventures come in small packages, following a fearless crew of pirate rodents—Captain, Miguel, and José—as they sail their teapot ship through mysterious islands, perilous sewers, and a showdown with a cranky wizard in a nonstop quest for treasure and friendship.
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In a press release announcing the graphic novel, creator Alexis Vivallo, had the following to say about the project:
“I’ve dreamed of sharing the Pi-Rats’ world for years,” said Vivallo. “Seeing readers follow José, Miguel, and the Captain through danger and discovery—and watching their trust in each other carry them through—has been incredibly rewarding.”
THE PI-RATS VOL. 1: SET SAIL FOR TREASURE
The Captain of the Pi-Rats, along with his trusty crew, Miguel and José, set sail on this sea-
faring adventure! When the Pi-Rats crash their teapot ship on a mysterious island, they must
band together to explore—and survive—the creatures that live there! Beyond that, though, they
must try to save the other rats from a wizard and his yowling beast. Then, the Pi-Rats fight! Are
the Pi-Rats over so soon? Now venturing into the sewers for treasure, our intrepid heroes have
separated and joined new crews… but is this goodbye for now or goodbye forever? And can
they all escape the stinking sewers?
The Pi-Rats Vol. 1: Set Sail for Treasure sets sail on January 20, 2026. and
Preorders are now open no all major booksellers, including Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and your favorite bookshop.