The I Escaped Series: The World's Favorite Escapes.
Embark on an unforgettable journey back to the thrilling Golden Age of Piracy.
The year is 1690, and 15-year-old Jon is a young sailor aboard a merchant ship. Disaster strikes when they're attacked and boarded by pirates, led by the infamous Captain Morgan. Taken captive Jon must make a choice: join the swashbuckling crew or be left stranded on a deserted island. Jon is no seasoned buccaneer. He's just an honest young sailor from the American colonies. With his worried parents back home, he must find a way to survive and escape. Facing a looming sea battle alongside his new pirate shipmates, Jon comes up with a daring idea that sets the scene for an exciting escape.
In 1690, the battle-scarred seas bore witness to Captain Morgan's infamous skirmishes, as he boldly challenged the Spanish fleet and altered the tides of Caribbean power. His story is one of relentless bravery and strategic battles that carved his name into the annals of piracy.
Perfect for kids who are fans of swashbuckling tales and historical adventures, especially those captivated by the Golden Age of Piracy. It plunges into the maritime lore of the 1600s, reviving the exploits of the legendary Captain Morgan. Young readers will navigate the treacherous waters of the Caribbean, encountering the cunning of pirates, the clash of Spanish galleons, and the daring of privateers. Brimming with educational details about nautical navigation, notorious buccaneers, and sea battles, all crafted to engage and inform young minds about this tumultuous chapter in maritime history.
"I Escaped Pirates In The Caribbean" is the 7th children's book in the I Escaped Series about brave kids who face real-world challenges and find ways to escape.
Great for kids' book clubs and classrooms-a study guide is available at scottpetersbooks.com/downloads/worksheets
Bonus:
- Contains a bonus fact section about pirates
- Black and white illustrations bring each chapter to life
It's the parent-approved Survival Series that celebrates the awesome history of us!
A thrilling, relevant read about bravery, history on the high seas, and finding the courage to never give up.
The I Escaped Series: The World's Favorite Escapes.
Crowe, Ellie: - Awards include: 2008 Asian/Pacific American Award for Children's Literature, 2008 Simon Wiesenthal Museum of Tolerance Once Upon a World Award, Carter G. Woodson Award, Texas Bluebonnet Master List 2010/2011selection, Bank Street College Books of the Year, The Bloomsbury Review Editors Favorite, Cleveland Public Library Distinguished Children's Biography List, Texas Women's University Librarians' Choice 2008, Kiriyama Notable Books 2008, BookList Best Children's Books 2007, 5 awards for excellence from the Hawaii Book Publishers'Association, the Kahili Award in Literary Arts in the 2004 "Keep It Hawaii" awards, Award for special interest book in 2002 by the Hawaii Book Publishers'Association, Hawaii Tourism Authority "Keep it Hawaii" award for excellence in Literary Arts.
Peters, Scott: - Scott Peters has always been fascinated by history. Scott writes adventures for middle-graders who love to explore the world. In addition to writing, the author has created over 300 museum, science center and theme park installations for such places as the SMITHSONIAN, WALT DISNEY WORLD, PARAMOUNT PICTURES, and the WASHINGTON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. Peters also helped design an interactive TV show for the NICKELODEON CHANNEL.
