Blackbeards Last Fight

English

ISBN: 0374307806

EAN: 9780374307806

Category: Juvenile Fiction / Biographical / European/Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure / Pirates/Juvenile Fiction / People & Places / United States / General/Juvenile Fiction / General/

Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux

Release Date: 03/21/2006

Age Range: 6-9

Synopsis: Cabin boy Jeremy Hobbs knows the horror stories about Blackbeard the pirate. In 1718, the man is notorious for plundering ships and has recently blockaded the port of Charleston. But Jeremy has heard Blackbeard is loved as well. One day Jeremy accompanies Lieutenant Maynard on a visit to Virginias governor, who is looking for a bold officer to wipe out the pirate. Now, as Lieutenant Maynards sloop approaches Blackbeards ship, Jeremys mouth feels dry and his stomach tightens. He has never been in a sea battle before. He hopes he will act bravely and that he is doing the right thing. With bold acrylic paintings, this tale is a thrilling adventure in which the roles of hero and villain become increasingly blurred. Blackbeards Last Fightis a 2007 Bank Street - Best Childrens Book of the Year.

Awards: Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award – null 

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Blackbeards Last Fight

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Hardcover

Height: 0.34 inches

Width: 9.57 inches

Length: 11.94 inches

Weight: 14.36 oz

Pages: 32