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Missee Lee: the Swallows and Amazons in the China Seas (Swallows And Amazons Ser.)
Par Arthur Ransome. 2001
The Walker and Blackett children and Uncle Jim are shipwrecked during their voyage around the world. Cast ashore on the…
China coast, they become captives of Miss Lee, a Chinese pirate's daughter. Sequel to The Big Six (DB 32695, BR 17528). For grades 4-7. 1941The black pearl (Yearling Newbery Ser.)
Par Scott O'Dell. 1996
Baja California. Sixteen-year-old Ramón Salazar's misfortunes begin when he retrieves an enormous black pearl from a secluded lagoon, domain of…
a giant devilfish, Manta Diablo. Attempting to return the pearl, Ramón further imperils his life and his soul. For grades 5-8. Newbery Honor Book. 1967Red Sea
Par Diane Tullson. 2005
Fourteen-year-old Libby's year-long sailing adventure with her mother and stepfather becomes a nightmare when modern-day pirates attack their boat in…
the Red Sea. Libby needs courage and skill to survive and to save her mother. A high-interest, low-vocabulary book. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2005Men against the sea
Par Charles Nordhoff. 2003
1789. Following the Mutiny on the Bounty (BR 8669), Captain Bligh and eighteen loyal men are set adrift in the…
South Pacific on a twenty-three-foot open launch. Alone on uncharted waters, the crew struggles to survive the 3,600-mile voyage to the Dutch colony of Timor in the East Indies. 1933Pitcairn's Island
Par Charles Nordhoff. 1934
South Pacific, 1790s-1800s. Fletcher Christian, his fellow H.M.S. Bounty mutineers, and their Polynesian wives flee Tahiti for Pitcairn's Island. Living…
undiscovered for eighteen years, they establish a primitive but thriving settlement until a bitter struggle for vengeance shatters the peace. Sequel to Men against the Sea (BR 15979). 1934Heart of steele
Par Brad Strickland. 2003
Caribbean, 1688. Davy Shea and the rest of the Aurora's crew continue their search begun in The Guns of Tortuga…
(BR 15069) for pirate king Jack Steele. The pirate implicates Captain William Hunter as the real culprit behind the rampant plunder while Hunter's crew struggles to find Steele's warship. For grades 4-7. 2003The captain's wife: a novel
Par Douglas Kelley. 2001
In 1856, the captain of the clipper ship Neptune's Car falls ill at sea, leaving his pregnant young wife to…
command the vessel and its mutinous crew as they round treacherous Cape Horn. Kelley's novel is based on the true story of Joshua and Mary Patten. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001Cliff the failed troll: (warning: there be pirates in this book!)
Par Barbara Davis-Pyles. 2020
Cliff is a troll, but he'd rather be a pirate! After a report card full of Fs in bridge building,…
stoney staring, and even goat gobbling (he's a vegetarian!), Cliff sets off for pirate school. For preschool to grade 2. UnratedThe unlikely master genius (St. Brendan series #01)
Par Carla Kelly. 2018
Sailing Master Able Six, Royal Navy, is a man like no other. To call him a mere polymath is to…
sell him short. Someone with his extraordinary gifts should rise to the top, unless it is the 1800's where pedigree and money govern society. A bastard raised in a Scottish workhouse with nothing in his favor except his amazing mind, Able must find a way to navigate life and provide for his bride. LDS fiction. AdultInto the sunken city
Par Dinesh Thiru. 2024
"Steal-your-breath adventure." — Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Lunar Chronicles Perfect for fans of Fable…
and House of Salt and Sorrows, this spectacular YA fantasy adventure debut is like nothing else, featuring a unique twist on Treasure Island, a magnetic second chance romance, and a thrilling heist where the reward is great—but the risks are even greater. In the slowly sinking city of Coconino, Arizona, the days are long, the money is tight, and the rain never stops. For Jin Haldar, this life is nothing new—ever since her father died in a diving accident, she's barely made ends meet for her and her younger sister, Thara. Enter Bhili: a drifter who offers Jin and Thara the score of a lifetime—a massive stash of gold hidden in the sunken ruins of Las Vegas. Jin knows it's too dangerous. She stopped diving after her father's accident. But when her sister decides to go, Jin's left with only one choice: to go with her. A ragtag crew is assembled—including Jin's annoyingly hot ex-boyfriend. From there, a high-stakes heist ensues that's beyond even Jin's wildest fears. Crumbling ruins, sea beasts, corsairs, and a mysterious figure named João Silva all lie in wait. To survive, Jin will have to do what she promised herself she'd never do again: diveTreasure Island: Prince Otto
Par Robert Louis Stevenson. 2014
Robert Louis Stevenson&’s classic tale of pirates, treasure, and daring deeds on the high seas Jim Hawkins, son of an…
English innkeeper, finds a map promising buried treasure and feels the call of adventure. Enticed by the promise of untold wealth, Jim goes to sea as a cabin boy. The Hispaniola and its crew, under the leadership of Long John Silver, sail the Spanish Main seeking hidden riches. But the voyage is far from tranquil, and before the ship drops anchor, a mutiny plot is discovered. Robert Louis Stevenson&’s timeless yarn takes readers on a perilous journey to an island far from home. This world, populated by peg-legged pirates, swashbuckling sailors, and pet parrots is as thrilling now as it was over a century ago. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.Galaxy Jones and the Space Pirates
Par Briana McDonald. 2023
From the author of Pepper&’s Rules for Secret Sleuthing and The Secrets of Stone Creek comes a rip-roaring middle grade…
space adventure about a girl who is determined to save her family and friends from ruthless pirates—even if she has to venture across the universe to do it.Galaxy Jones lives on the very, very edge of a star system in an inn run by her dads. She loves her home and her little family, but ever since the train station that serviced their part of the universe went defunct, tourists have stopped coming, and Lexi&’s on the verge of losing it all. When the royal family stops at their inn on the way to a neighboring star system, Lexi&’s dads hope for some good business, but Lexi knows from past experience with spoiled Prince Weston—and his annoying dog, Comet—to expect nothing but trouble. Turns out, that &“trouble&” is a whole lot bigger than she anticipated. Weston has stolen something. Even worse, he&’s stolen it from notorious pirates—former followers of Lexi&’s idol, the famous pirate Astro Bonny—who have tracked him straight to her house. Problem is, Weston has lost the trinket somewhere in deep space. And now the pirates are holding all the adults hostage with the threat of destroying the inn if they can&’t find what they&’ve come for. Lucky for Weston, Lexi has a plan. In exchange for his help saving the family business, she will use all her skills and embrace the adventurous spirit of the great Astro Bonny to help him find whatever it is the pirates are after. With some pluck, and a whole lot of luck, she might just pull it off—and make an unexpected friend along the way.El príncipe pirata (Los príncipes del mar #Volumen 1)
Par Gaelen Foley. 1998
Primera entrega de la apasionante saga de romance histórico «Los príncipes del mar». Una noche, el príncipe Lazar di Fiori…
regresa a la isla de Ascensión para vengar la muerte de su familia y la usurpación de su reino. Allegra Monteverdi, la hija de su enemigo, demuestra ser una valiente adversaria y le implora para que no mate a su familia. Su belleza y valor impresionan a Lazar, por lo que accede a perdonarles la vida a condición de que se convierta en su prisionera.Sola en el mar, confundida entre el miedo y la seducción, Allegra descubre que el misterioso y vengativo hombre es el príncipe Lazar, aquél con el que soñaba cuando era niña. Pero hará falta mucho más que su creciente amor para conseguir que el príncipe pirata se enfrente a los fantasmas del pasado y consiga apaciguar su atormentado corazón.A Sprinkle of Sorcery (A Pinch of Magic)
Par Michelle Harrison. 2021
This sequel to A Pinch of Magic is another spellbinding sisterly adventure, this time with a haunted shipwreck, a fierce…
pirate, and, of course, a little magic!The family curse has been lifted, and the Widdershins sisters—Betty, Fliss, and Charlie—are free to leave the misty prison isle of Crowstone. But when a mysterious girl arrives at their inn accompanied by a will-o’-the-wisp, or ghost, it seems another adventure has landed on their doorstep. The stranger, named Willow, is an escaped prisoner from nearby Lament, desperate to clear her father's name before he's executed for a crime he didn't commit. Then Charlie is kidnapped by poachers, swept away on a dangerous mission in search of pirate treasure that's protected by a vengeful ghost. Betty, Fliss, and Willow pile into their trusty boat and embark on another incredible adventure, one that involves ghosts, fierce pirates, and a journey to a mythic island that exists only in legends. Can they save their sister—and themselves—once more?Wake of the Perdido Star: A Novel
Par Gene Hackman, Daniel Lenihan. 1999
The Oscar-winning actor teams up with a shipwreck diving expert to spin a cinematic tale of nineteenth century pirates, shipwrecks,…
and sea adventure.In 1805, seventeen-year-old Jack O’Reilly sets sail with his parents from America to Cuba aboard the Perdido Star. But when tragedy strikes shortly after their arrival, Jack makes a desperate escape, rejoining the departing Star as a member of the crew. On his yearslong journey around the globe, he only grows more obsessed with avenging the murder of his parents.By the time he returns to Cuba, Jack has faced storms, shipwreck, and deadly battles. He leads a renegade band who call themselves the Right Honourable Brotherhood of the Shipwrecked Men of the Star. But having seen and suffered so much, what is Jack now willing to sacrifice for revenge?Hackman and Lenihan infuse this swashbuckling tale with authentic details of 19th century seafaring and deep sea diving. The hero Jack is joined by a colorful cast of characters, including Paul Le Maire, the aristocratic intellectual who earns Jack’s friendship; Quince, the first mate, Jack’s mentor and defender; Quen-Li, the mysterious Chinese cook whose skills extend beyond the galley; Hansumbob, the ship’s poet, whose simplicity belies a wisdom born of the heart; and the greedy Count de Silva, whose charm masks a murderous soul.Anne Bonny's Wake: Maggie And Hersh Adventure Series (Maggie and Hersh #1)
Par Dick Elam. 2016
This 1980s Carolina coast thriller &“channels all the danger, intrigue, and thrills of a pirate&’s life at sea for a…
twentieth-century criminal mystery&” (Forward Reviews).On an old sailboat named for his departed wife—as well as a legendary pirate—criminal justice professor Hershel Barstow is saying his final goodbye with a trip through the North Carolina Intercoastal Waterway. He expects his solo trip aboard the Anne Bonny to be a quiet one. Then the mysterious and seductive Maggie Adelaide Moore appears in the water and climbs aboard. His reluctant offer to help the distressed woman soon brings trouble, entangling Hershel with a dangerous drug cartel. Now Hershel needs to call on old friends from his CIA days to stay safe and riddle out Maggie's mysterious past. In the weathered Anne Bonny, enemies could be lurking behind every river bend. Now Hershel must navigate his way through deadly waters on a quest for truth, safety, and justice.The Sea-Wolf (Hesperus Classics)
Par Jack London. 1904
Jack London's thrilling narrative of the seven seas remains just as gripping today as it was 100 years agoA classic…
tale of adventure at sea, this is the story of the naïve young Humphrey van Weyden, whose ship is wrecked in a terrible storm. He is rescued by the mysterious Captain Wolf Larsen of the ship Ghost. Humphrey's new life aboard Ghost will test him to the limits of his endurance but also bring him the greatest happiness he has ever known. Captain Wolf Larsen is a powerful, brutal man with a razor sharp intelligence. When there is an attempted mutiny on board he shows no mercy to the would-be mutineers, and when his brother Death Larsen attempts to take over the Ghost by force, there is no love lost between them in their vicious battle. Wolf's cruel manner is thrown into sharp relief by the gentle spirit of the beautiful poetess also rescued, Maud Brewster, who charms both Wolf and Humphrey. As Humphrey falls in love with Maud, he must contend not only with the dangers of being at sea but with competition from his cruel and scheming captain. This dramatic tale of mutiny and shipwreck is at its heart the story of a love that flourishes in the unlikeliest of places.The Wreck of the Golden Mary (Hesperus Classics)
Par Charles Dickens. 2023
Ingeniously conceived and brilliantly rendered, and set against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush, The Wreck of the Golden…
Mary is a masterpiece of Victorian storytelling. En route to making their fortunes, the passengers of the Golden Mary suffer a terrifying ordeal when their vessel collides with an iceberg. Now the helpless victims of a shipwreck, they turn to the restorative powers of storytelling in a desperate attempt to raise morale. As each takes their turn, from the captain to the first mate, the Dickensian figures of miser and murderer, orphan and ghost, are brought onboard with most remarkable effect. Charles Dickens is one of England' s most important literary figures. His works enjoyed enormous success in his day and are still among the most popular classics of all time.We, the Drowned
Par Carsten Jensen. 2010
Explore the wondrous sea and the oddities of human nature in this international bestselling, thrilling epic novel of a Danish…
port town. Hailed in Europe as an instant classic, We, the Drowned is the story of the port town of Marstal, Denmark, whose inhabitants sailed the world from the mid-nineteenth century to the end of the Second World War. The novel tells of ships wrecked and blown up in wars, of places of terror and violence that continue to lure each generation; there are cannibals here, shrunken heads, prophetic dreams, and miraculous survivals. The result is a brilliant seafaring novel, a gripping saga encompassing industrial growth, the years of expansion and exploration, the crucible of the first half of the twentieth century, and most of all, the sea. Called &“one of the most exciting authors in Nordic literature&” by Henning Mankell, Carsten Jensen has worked as a literary critic and a journalist, reporting from China, Cambodia, Latin America, the Pacific Islands, and Afghanistan. He lives in Copenhagen and Marstal.&“We, the Drowned sets sail beyond the narrow channels of the seafaring genre and approaches Tolstoy in its evocation of war&’s confusion, its power to stun victors and vanquished alike…A gorgeous, unsparing novel.&”—Washington Post &“A generational saga, a swashbuckling sailor&’s tale, and the account of a small town coming into modernity—both Melville and Steinbeck might have been pleased to read it.&”—New Republic&“Dozens of stories coalesce into an odyssey taut with action and drama and suffused with enough heart to satisfy readers who want more than the breakneck thrills of ships battling the elements.&”—Publishers Weekly (starred)The From-Aways: A Novel
Par Cj Hauser. 2014
Fresh talent CJ Hauser makes her literary debut with The From-Aways, an irreverent story of family, love, friendship, and lobsters,…
in the tradition of J. Courtney Sullivan’s Maine and Richard Russo’s Empire Falls.Two women come to Maine in search of family, and find more love, heartbreak, and friendship, than they’d ever imagined one little fishing town could hold.When Leah, a young New York reporter, meets Henry, she falls in love with everything about him: his freckles, green thumb, and tales of a Maine childhood. They marry quickly and Leah convinces Henry to move back to Menamon. As Leah builds a life there, reporting for The Menamon Star and vowing to be less of an emotional screw-up, the newlyweds are shocked to discover that they don’t know each other nearly so well as they thought they did.When Quinn’s mother dies, she tracks down the famous folk-singer father she’s never known, in Menamon. Scrappy and smart-mouthed, Quinn gets a job at the local paper, an apartment above the town diner, and tries to shore up the courage to meet her father. But falling in love with her roommate, Rosie, was never part of the plan.These two unruly women’s work relationship at The Star deepens into best-friendship when they stumble onto a story that shakes sleepy Menamon—and holds damaging repercussions for Leah’s husband and Quinn’s roommate both. As the town descends into turmoil, both women must decide what kind of lives they are willing to fight for.