15-year-old Jon battles for freedom amid high seas, scurvy buccaneers, and Spanish fortresses after he's captured by the famous pirate, Captain Morgan, and ordered into his service…
15-year-old Jon is thrilled to be a merchant sailor aboard a ship that's laden with goods bound for the Caribbean islands. But when pirates attack in the middle of a storm, the sailors don't stand a chance.
Jon is captured by the infamous Captain Morgan and his scurvy crew. Jon's given an ultimatum—join the pirates or be marooned on a desert island!
But he's no buccaneer. He's a kid from the American colonies with worried parents back home. He's way out of his element. For now, he'll play along. But the second he can get away, he'll make a break for it.
With Spanish galleons bearing down, fortresses filled with gold, and battles looming ahead, who knows what tomorrow will hold? Jon is determined to make it home. Can he escape?
Contains an informative fact section at the back, packed with information about pirates that's sure to satisfy curious minds.
About the Authors
Ellie Crowe is the author of numerous books for children. She is the recipient of many awards and has made the Cleveland Public Library Distinguished Children's Biography List. Ellie has been featured on the History Channel and the Travel Channel.
Her books have been listed as recommended reading in classrooms across the US. She spends a great deal of time researching the subjects she writes about. Ellie's books have been translated into multiple languages and are available around the globe.
Scott Peters has always been fascinated by ancient Egypt. 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.
Thirsty for a ton of cool ancient Egypt facts, activities, and homework help? Find a treasure trove at Scott's blog: https://www.KidsAncientEgypt.com/.
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15-year-old Jon battles for freedom amid high seas, scurvy buccaneers, and Spanish fortresses after he's captured by the famous pirate, Captain Morgan, and ordered into his service…
15-year-old Jon is thrilled to be a merchant sailor aboard a ship that's laden with goods bound for the Caribbean islands. But when pirates attack in the middle of a storm, the sailors don't stand a chance.
Jon is captured by the infamous Captain Morgan and his scurvy crew. Jon's given an ultimatum—join the pirates or be marooned on a desert island!
But he's no buccaneer. He's a kid from the American colonies with worried parents back home. He's way out of his element. For now, he'll play along. But the second he can get away, he'll make a break for it.
With Spanish galleons bearing down, fortresses filled with gold, and battles looming ahead, who knows what tomorrow will hold? Jon is determined to make it home. Can he escape?
Contains an informative fact section at the back, packed with information about pirates that's sure to satisfy curious minds.
About the Authors
Ellie Crowe is the author of numerous books for children. She is the recipient of many awards and has made the Cleveland Public Library Distinguished Children's Biography List. Ellie has been featured on the History Channel and the Travel Channel.
Her books have been listed as recommended reading in classrooms across the US. She spends a great deal of time researching the subjects she writes about. Ellie's books have been translated into multiple languages and are available around the globe.
Scott Peters has always been fascinated by ancient Egypt. 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.
Thirsty for a ton of cool ancient Egypt facts, activities, and homework help? Find a treasure trove at Scott's blog: https://www.KidsAncientEgypt.com/.
You may email Scott at Scott@ScottPetersBooks.com.
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