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Swashbuckling treasure hunt on open seas.

"Pirates!" is a thrilling historical adventure that takes the reader on a swashbuckling journey across the open seas. With vivid descriptions and well-developed characters, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves action and adventure. Rees has done an excellent job in depicting the unique personalities of each of the pirates, making the book come alive. The story is not just about the hunt for treasure, but it's also about the struggles that come with being a pirate living and working in a harsh environment. This book is perfect for anyone looking for a thrilling and enjoyable ride on the high seas.

  • Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2005)
  • Michigan Library Association Thumbs Up! Award (2004)
  • Lincoln Award Nominee (2008)
  • North East Teenage Book Award Nominee (2005)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Pirates!

Regular price ₱341.55 Now ₱193.05 Save 43%
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per
ISBN: 9780747569473
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: ₱471.15
Authors: Celia Rees
Date of Publication: 2003-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Romance, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult
Goodreads rating: 3.84
(rated by 16411 readers)

Description

Nancy Kington, daughter of a rich merchant, suddenly orphaned when her father dies, is sent to live on her family's plantation in Jamaica. Disgusted by the treatment of the slaves and her brother's willingness to marry her off, she and one of the slaves, Minerva, run away and join a band of pirates.For both girls the pirate life is their only chance for freedom in a society where both are treated like property, rather than individuals. Together they go in search of adventure, love, and a new life that breaks all restrictions of gender, race, and position. Told through Nancy's writings, their adventures will appeal to readers across the spectrum and around the world.
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Swashbuckling treasure hunt on open seas.

"Pirates!" is a thrilling historical adventure that takes the reader on a swashbuckling journey across the open seas. With vivid descriptions and well-developed characters, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves action and adventure. Rees has done an excellent job in depicting the unique personalities of each of the pirates, making the book come alive. The story is not just about the hunt for treasure, but it's also about the struggles that come with being a pirate living and working in a harsh environment. This book is perfect for anyone looking for a thrilling and enjoyable ride on the high seas.

  • Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2005)
  • Michigan Library Association Thumbs Up! Award (2004)
  • Lincoln Award Nominee (2008)
  • North East Teenage Book Award Nominee (2005)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.