The Pirate of Oreti Beach by Ben Connolly

An illustrated chapter book for middle readers. It's an adrenaline-charged kiwi as adventure story about Archie, a 13-year-old 'pirate' from a tiny southern town in Aotearoa who can't help getting himself into bother and mischief. After being sent to stay with Nana in Auckland, he witnesses a crime - disorder and mayhem ensue!