“How I Became a Pirate” is a delightfully-funny children’s musical evocative of “Treasure Island” with just a hint of “Peter Pan.”

Adapted from best-selling author Melinda Long’s book of the same title,” the production continues through Aug. 4 at Northampton Community College Summer Theatre.

The prolific writing team of Janet Vogt and Mark Friedman wrote the libretto, music and lyrics for “Pirate,” once again exhibiting their expertise in telling beloved children’s stories.

The show’s director Clair M. Freeman, music director Katherine Kaiser and choreographer Tabatha Robinson-Scott make the absolute most of an already swashbuckling story and a treasure of a cast.

During the July 14 performance, seen for this review, Charles Potter acted the role of young Jeremy Jacob, who eagerly joins a band of hearty pirates looking for a place to bury their treasure. Potter holds his own in singing, delivering lines and keeping up with all the shenanigans of his new-found friends. He shines singing “Soccer by the Rules” in one of his best scenes.

Braid Beard (Jacob Sundlie), aka the captain, projects just the right balance between bluster and his growing affection for Jeremy, especially with “It’s Good To Be Home.”

Sharktooth (James Morogillo), the one-eyed pirate who says he is insecure when people stare at his eye patch, has all the right moves, timing and emotions to pull off his solo number, “I’m Just A Sensitive Guy.”

Women were known to wield a cutlass with their male counterparts on the high seas, and they are represented on the NCC stage by Pirate Maxine (Karen Richards). She can brawl with the best of them, and she excels when paired in “Talk Like a Pirate” with Pierre (Donte Wilder), who’s no slouch himself.

Other notable pirates in the cast are Swill (Michael Shofi), Scurvy Dog (Alex Knezevic) and Seymour Braunschwagger (Sam Stickels).

In addition to adding vitality to the musical, Robinson-Scott’s stylish choreography does much to develop the characters’ personalities and relationships.

Brett Oliveira’s set is a gigantic two-story ship that affords adequate space for pirate movement without getting in the way. The tender that transports the pirates from their ship to the beach is a clever accessory.

Even though “How I Became a Pirate” is billed as a children’s show, it’s OK to bring the grownups along. Or they can come by themselves. There’s enough treasure for everyone.

Tickets: Lipkin Theatre box office, Northampton Community College, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township; nccsummertheatre.org