Blackbeard's Last Fight
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0374307806
ISBN 13
9780374307806
Category
Unknown
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Publication Year
2006
Publisher
Pages
32
Description
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 Virginia’s governor, who is looking for a bold officer to wipe out the pirate. Now, as Lieutenant Maynard’s sloop approachesBlackbeard’s ship, Jeremy’s 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.Blackbeard's Last Fight is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year. - from Amzon
Number of Copies
1
