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The Glass Sentence
By S. E. Grove. 2014
A New York Times Best SellerAn Indiebound Best SellerA Kids' Next Top Ten BookA Summer/Fall 2014 Indies Introduce New Voices…
SelectionA Junior Library Guild SelectionOne of Publishers Weekly's Best Summer Reads"Not since Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass have I seen such an original and compelling world built inside a book."--Megan Whalen Turner, New York Times best-selling author of A Conspiracy of KingsShe has only seen the world through maps. She had no idea they were so dangerous. Boston, 1891. Sophia Tims comes from a family of explorers and cartologers who, for generations, have been traveling and mapping the New World--a world changed by the Great Disruption of 1799, when all the continents were flung into different time periods. Eight years ago, her parents left her with her uncle Shadrack, the foremost cartologer in Boston, and went on an urgent mission. They never returned. Life with her brilliant, absent-minded, adored uncle has taught Sophia to take care of herself.Then Shadrack is kidnapped. And Sophia, who has rarely been outside of Boston, is the only one who can search for him. Together with Theo, a refugee from the West, she travels over rough terrain and uncharted ocean, encounters pirates and traders, and relies on a combination of Shadrack's maps, common sense, and her own slantwise powers of observation. But even as Sophia and Theo try to save Shadrack's life, they are in danger of losing their own.The Glass Sentence plunges readers into a time and place they will not want to leave, and introduces them to a heroine and hero they will take to their hearts. It is a remarkable debut."I think The Glass Sentence is absolutely marvelous. It's the best book I've read in a long time. The world-building is so convincing, the plot so fast-moving and often surprising, and the ideas behind the novel so completely original. I love this book."--Nancy Farmer, National Book Award-winning author of The House of the Scorpion"I loved it! So imaginative!"--Nancy Pearl"An exuberantly imagined cascade of unexplored worlds, inscribed in prose and detail as exquisite as the ... maps young Sophia uses to navigate such unpredictable landscapes. A book like a pirate's treasure hoard for map lovers like me."--Elizabeth Wein, New York Times best-selling author of Code Name Verity"Brilliant in concept, breathtaking in scale and stellar in its worldbuilding; this is a world never before seen in fiction . . . Wholly original and marvelous beyond compare."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A thrilling, time-bending debut . . . It's a cracking adventure, and Grove bolsters the action with commentary on xenophobia and government for hire, as well as a fascinating system of map magic."--Publishers Weekly, starred reviewThe Jupiter Pirates #2: Curse of the Iris
By Jason Fry. 2014
Treasure Island meets Battlestar Galactica in Book 2 of the swashbuckling sci-fi adventure series SLJ called "space opera in the…
classic style" in a starred review, from New York Times bestselling author Jason Fry.It's been a tough year for Tycho Hashoone and his family. Hostilities between the Jovian Union and Earth have reached a boiling point. The privateering business hasn't exactly been booming. And the ongoing contest for the captain's seat of the Shadow Comet has the three Hashoone siblings perpetually on edge. Then the Hashoones intercept a ship--one with a long-dead crew, its final mission a warning to all who seek their fortunes in space. The Hashoones don't have time for ill omens; they need a payday. Following clues from the mysterious ship, they embark on a hunt for the long-lost treasure of the Iris--a treasure that Tycho's own great-grandfather Johannes had a hand in hiding. But in his quest for the Iris cache, Tycho is going to dig up much more than he bargained for. Because like old pirate treasure, family secrets never stay buried for long.Filled with action, intrigue, and one unforgettable family, The Jupiter Pirates: Curse of the Iris takes readers across the depths of space and brings the Jupiter Pirates saga to new heights.The Mark of the Dragonfly
By Jaleigh Johnson. 2014
Fans of The City of Ember will love The Mark of the Dragonfly, an adventure story set in a magical…
world that is both exciting and dangerous. Piper has never seen the Mark of the Dragonfly until she finds the girl amid the wreckage of a caravan in the Meteor Fields. The girl doesn't remember a thing about her life, but the intricate tattoo on her arm is proof that she's from the Dragonfly Territories and that she's protected by the king. Which means a reward for Piper if she can get the girl home. The one sure way to the Territories is the 401, a great old beauty of a train. But a ticket costs more coin than Piper could make in a year. And stowing away is a difficult prospect--everyone knows that getting past the peculiar green-eyed boy who stands guard is nearly impossible. Life for Piper just turned dangerous. A little bit magical. And very exciting, if she can manage to survive the journey.[STAR] "This magnetic middle-grade debut...[is] a page-turner that defies easy categorization and ought to have broad appeal."-Publishers Weekly, starred[STAR] "Heart, brains, and courage find a home in a steampunk fantasy worthy of a nod from Baum."-Kirkus Reviews, starred[STAR] "A fantastic and original tale of adventure and magic...Piper is a heroine to fall in love with: smart, brave, kind, and mechanically inclined to boot."-School Library Journal, starredFrom the Hardcover edition.The Pirate Island
By Harry Collingwood. 2015
Set sail for adventure! A swash buckling tail of the high seas full of courage and danger. The barometer had…
been slowly but persistently falling during the two previous days; the dawn had been red and threatening, with a strong breeze from S.E.; and as the short dreary November day waxed and waned this strong breeze had steadily increased in strength until by nightfall it had become a regular "November gale," with frequent squalls of arrowy rain and sleet, which, impelled by the furious gusts, smote and stung like hail, and cleared the streets almost as effectually as a volley of musketry would have done. It was not fit for a dog to be out of doors. So said Ned Anger as he entered the snug bar-parlour of the "Anchor" at Brightlingsea, and drawing a chair close up to the blazing fire of wreck-wood which roared up the ample chimney, flung himself heavily down thereon to await the arrival of the "pint" which he had ordered as he passed the bar.Under Drake's Flag
By G. A. Henty. 2012
From the "Prince of Storytellers," an exciting account of life on the high seas as seen through the eyes of…
young Ned Hearne. The brave 16th-century teen sails with Francis Drake, experiences a harsh seafaring life, visits unexplored lands, and witnesses the great naval battle between the English fleet and the Spanish Armada.In Search of the Castaways
By Jules Verne. 2013
"In Search of the Castaways" is a novel by the French writer Jules Verne, published in 1867-1868. In 1876 it…
was republished by George Routledge & Sons as a three volume set titled "A Voyage Round The World". The three volumes were subtitled "South America", "Australia", and "New Zealand", which are all included in this publication.The Jupiter Pirates #3: The Rise of Earth
By Jason Fry. 2016
Star Wars meets Treasure Island in Book 3 of the swashbuckling sci-fi adventure series School Library Journal called "space opera…
in the classic style" in a starred review, from New York Times bestselling author Jason Fry.For Tycho Hashoone and his family, space privateering is more than a business--it's a way of life. Now that the Jovian Union needs their help more than ever, their way of life is about to get a lot more complicated.Earth is preparing to mount an arms race, and it seems they've started recruiting privateers of their own. Meanwhile, the Ice Wolves of Saturn are still on the offensive, and their ruthless tactics make them look like the pirates of old. Trapped between two formidable foes, the Jovian Union has asked for all hands on deck--and that includes the Hashoones and their ship, the Shadow Comet. The stage has been set for a showdown on the Cybele asteroids, a place where neutrality is for sale and friends always go to the highest bidder.With so many players vying for power, Tycho will have to decide once and for all where his allegiances lie. Because the day when his mother will step down as ship captain is approaching fast--and the fate of much more than the Shadow Comet hangs in the balance.Island of Thieves
By Josh Lacey. 2011
"Only boring people get bored...Interesting people can always find something to be interested in." That's what Tom Trelawney's father says,…
anyway. Tom shouldn't have been interested in playing with matches but he was...bored. Now the shed is in ashes and strange Uncle Harvey is the only one willing to have him stay while his parents vacation. Tom soon discovers Harvey is going to South America on a treasure hunt and though nephews aren't invited, he manages to tag along. Before it's over he'll drive a car, fire a gun and run for his life. Tom realizes that life may be about following the rules, but survival may be about breaking them.Pirates Don't Wear Pink Sunglasses (The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #9)
By Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones. 1994
There are some pretty weird grownups living in Bailey City. But could the boat instructor at Camp Lone Wolf really…
be a pirate searching for buried treasure? The Bailey School Kids are going to find out! "I think he is a pirate," Howie said. Eddie laughed out loud. "Pirates lived a long time ago. There aren't any left today." "Besides, who ever heard of a pirate wearing pink sunglasses?" Melody said. "I don't know," Liza said. "Let's just go." "We can't." Howie shook his head. "We know too much, if this is a treasure map and Teach really is a pirate, we may be in a lot of danger!"Viva Jacquelina!
By Louis A. Meyer. 2012
The vivacious Jacky Faber returns in the tenth tale in L. A. Meyer's Bloody Jack Adventures, a rip-roaring young-adult series…
applauded for its alluring combination of adventure, romance, history, and humor. Once again under the thumb of British Intelligence, Jacky is sent to Spain to spy for the Crown during the early days of the nineteenth-century Peninsular War. She finds herself in the company of guerilla freedom fighters, poses for the famous artist Goya, runs with the bulls, is kidnapped by the Spanish Inquisition, and travels with a caravan of gypsies...all while hoping to one day reunite with her beloved Jaimy Fletcher.Kidnapped: Undercover Pirate 3
By Jan Burchett, Sara Vogler, Leo Hartas. 2012
How to become an Undercover Pirate...1) Have a pirate captain as your ancient ancestor2) Find a message in a bottle…
and a magic gold doubloon3) Get whisked back in time to join a pirate crew4) When you get home DON'T TELL ANYONE. Remember - you're undercover!A fearsome encounter with enemy ships leads to a huge sea battle. When the smoke clears, Sam realises Charlie has vanished. Could his crewmate have been kidnapped? It's Sam Silver to the rescue!The Last Hit
By Giulio Dima, Luca Tlleri. 2018
A group of pirates, a crew impossible of our days and our seas, take part on an operation in the…
mid of Mediterranean. A mysterious character seemed calculated all good while police, coasters guards and anti-drugs departments are ready to stop these criminals trafics active since much time. The story, covered by a sad humor, is heavy and with deads. Anyway the real trophy is unknown yet.MiNRS 3 (MiNRS #3)
By Kevin Sylvester. 2018
The final action-packed book in the MiNRS trilogy.We do what we do best. Run. Hide. Survive. The children of Perses…
must return to Earth. They defeated Major Kirk Thatcher on their adopted planet, but his evil plans are still unfolding. People need to know the truth. Christopher has a video of Thatcher killing an injured grinder in cold blood. If they can show that to the people of Earth, they might just turn the tide. The MiNRs need to bear witness. A transport ship might get them back home, or it might send them spinning off into the deepest recesses of space. Is it worth the risk? Cracks begin to appear in the group. Darcy refuses to leave Perses, the only home she’s ever known. And Pavel’s mistrust of the grinders threatens to destroy them all. Once again, Christopher has to make tough choices, choices that will cost them dearly. And even when things seem to be going well, there are hidden dangers. A strange noise on their transport ship signals the return of their worst nightmare. And the Earth they left years before is not the Earth they will return to now. Can Christopher and his friends win the race to reveal the truth? Or will they escape one dangerous planet for one far worse?Captain Grey
By Avi. 1977
Following the Revolution, an eleven-year-old boy becomes the captive of a ruthless man who has set up his own "nation,"…
supported by piracy, on a remote part of the New Jersey coast.Bacalao
By Luc Wyn, J T Mcdaniel. 2004
Boek beschrijving: In het begin ziet Lawrence Miller USS Bacalao, een Gato klasse vloot onderzeeër, als een hoop gebogen stalen…
platen op de scheepswerf. Behalve voor een jaar als bevelhebber van een antieke S-boot in Alaska, blijft hij bij Bacalao doorheen de oorlog, klimmend van derde luitenant naar luitenant commandant, en wordt op zijn laatste terugkeer naar de boot haar laatste oorlogs bevelhebber. Critici hebben Bacalao ingehaald als de beste Onderzeeërsroman van de Tweede Wereldoorlog sinds Run Silent, Run Deep, en voormalige onderzeelui hebben zoals het verhaal and de technische getrouwheid van het boek geprezen.Love, Lattes and Mutants (Mutants #1)
By Sandra Cox. 2014
Finding love is hard, even when you aren't a mutant.Like most seventeen-year-olds, Piper Dunn wants to blend in with the…
crowd. Having a blowhole is a definite handicap. A product of a lab-engineered mother with dolphin DNA, Piper spends her school days hiding her brilliant ocean-colored eyes and sea siren voice behind baggy clothing and ugly glasses. When Tyler, the new boy in school, zeroes in on her, ignoring every other girl vying for his attention, no one, including Piper, understands why...Then Piper is captured on one of her secret missions rescuing endangered sea creatures and ends up in the same test center where her mother was engineered. There she discovers she isn't the only one of her kind. Joel is someone she doesn't have to hide from, and she finds herself drawn to the dolph-boy who shares her secrets. Talking to him is almost as easy as escaping from the lab. Deciding which boy has captured her heart is another story...63,486 WordsThe Buccaneers' Code
By Caroline Carlson. 2015
Humor, magic, and adventure abound in the third--and final--book of the Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates series.Hilary Westfield is…
now a freelance pirate. After trying to prove herself to the VNHLP, she realized many members of the League weren't all that honorable--not even very nearly. With Captain Blacktooth in cahoots with the Mutineers, the kingdom of Augusta and all its magic are at risk.What the League needs is a very honorable pirate to be their new president. So Hilary--with the help of her friends, including the always spirited gargoyle--challenges Blacktooth to a High Seas battle. Winner takes all. Loser, at best, will be exiled.Caroline Carlson has created a world where magic is currency, pirates are more charming than alarming, and a girl can choose a life as a pirate instead of a life in petticoats. And she once again delivers a story of high stakes, High Seas, and High Society in the hilarious and charming conclusion to the Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates series.Pocket Pirates 1: The Great Cheese Robbery
By Chris Mould. 2015
In the junk shop at the end of the street is a dusty old ship in a bottle. And when…
the world isn't watching, a tiny pirate crew come out of the ship to explore. They aren't much bigger than a matchstick, but they have a HUGE appetite for adventure... When the skirting-board mice kidnap Jones, the ship's cat, and ransom him for cheese, the Pocket Pirates spring into action. But to get the cheese, they must venture to the freezing cold place where it's always winter ... The place called Fridge. Can the Pocket Pirates survive their perilous journey and get their ship's cat back ...?Voyage of the Arctic Tern
By Hugh Montgomery. 2002
Narrated in stirring verse that demands to be read aloud, this epic adventure, full of atmospheric line illustrations, will appeal…
to all children and adults who love a thrilling story, memorably told. Things happen here in Plymouth in the winter, And of such things you'd surely never learn. So take your seat and listen while I tell you Of Bruno and his ship, The Arctic Tern. . . . Treason, treachery, and treasure - here is a classic seafaring tale that sweeps across the centuries and sails to different lands, from Spain to the southwest of England. At its heart is Bruno, the skipper of The Arctic Tern, who has been cursed to a life of eternal wandering after succumbing to a moment of greed and betrayal some thousand years ago. Bruno's quest for release brings him to the court of the King of Spain and into battle with an ancient adversary, the villainous pirate Mad Dog Morgan. Can Bruno and his crew set right the wrongs of the past and present? Will good triumph over evil? Can the captain of The Arctic Tern ever find the redemption that he seeks?The Phantom Chronicles: New Tales of the Ghost Who Walks!
By Craig Shaw Gardner, Clay Griffith, Trina Robbins, Nancy Kilpatrick, Len Kody, David Michelinie, Will Murray, Mike Oliveri, Martin A. Powell, Ed Rhoades, Dan Wickline, Jim Alexander, David Bishop, Martin Powell, Mike Bullock, Ron Fortier, Steven Grant, Susan Griffith, C. J. Henderson. 2007
Nearly five centuries ago, pirates took the life of merchant ship captain Christopher Standish. In the heat of the battle…
aboard the ship, Standish's son was knocked overboard to wash ashore on a remote beach. After stumbling upon the body of his father's killer, young Standish swore an oath on the murderer's skull to devote his life, and the lives of his sons and their sons, to the destruction of piracy, greed, cruelty and injustice. To the outside world, this man, seemingly immortal, has always worn the mask. As the legend grew, it transcended the life of any one mortal. And that legend became The Phantom!