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The Wings of the Morning: A Tale of Shipwreck, Adventure & Romance
By Louis Tracy. 2014
Heading into a typhoon in the South China Sea, the Sirdar is on a course that will forever change the…
life of one of its most spirited and attractive passengers, Iris Deane. When the ship breaks in two on a barrier reef, the young woman is pulled to safety by Robert Jenks, a sailor who is more than he seems. The shipwreck's only survivors, the two find themselves washed ashore on a desert island, where they encounter untold adventures and a blossoming romance.First published in 1903, The Wings of the Morning is an exciting tale of perils from storms, sharks, and head-hunting island natives. It is also a tale of attraction, as a modest young woman and her mysterious rescuer are drawn together by adventure and circumstance. More than 50 years before action-adventure films like Raiders of the Lost Ark, Louis Tracy wrote novels teeming with the kind of thrills that make the heart race. The Wings of the Morning is a prime example.
The Dark Frigate
By Charles Boardman Hawes. 2018
Get swept up in this historical Newbery Award winner about pirates and the open seas Fans of the Pirates of…
the Caribbean movies and Robert Louis Stevenson&’s Treasure Island will love this original, award-winning young adult story! In seventeenth-century London, Phil, a nineteen-year-old sailor, has been recently orphaned. After an accident involving a gun, Phil runs away, soon ending up on a sailing ship, Rose of Devon. Phil works his way up in the ranks aboard the ship, being promoted to boatswain after the original dies in an accident. In the aftermath of a violent storm, Rose of Devon and its crew come across a wrecked ship, whose men seem friendly enough. But they soon take over the ship, killing the captain, and revealing themselves to be pirates. With the talk of gold and treasure, the original Rose of Devon crew willingly joins their number, all except Phil and his friend, Will, who unwillingly join life on the now pirate ship. After raiding a small island town, Will escapes, only be to captured by the pirates, tortured, and killed. Wanting revenge, Phil begins to plot his escape . . . will he make it out alive? A tale of pirates, mutiny, justice, and swash-buckling adventure, The Dark Frigate will captivate any pirate story fan, young or old!
Phoenix Rising (Phoenix Ser. #1)
By Bryony Pearce. 2015
Sail. Salvage. Repeat.For as long as Toby can remember, he and his father have sailed on the Phoenix, salvaging from…
the junk-filled seas to stay afloat, while keeping under the radar of the authorities. His father is, after all, a wanted man.And now the Phoenix is on the trail of the ultimate prize: a salvage of solar panels that could mean they’ll never need to hunt for fuel again.Ayla is second-in-command on the rival Banshee, where she’s trained her whole life to fight-just as her mother, Captain Nell, demands. Since childhood, Ayla’s been taught the Phoenix must be destroyed. With the ship in their sights, her crew is desperate to have the precious intel, too.Toby’s sick of a life at sea, and Ayla may be his only hope. Can he turn an old feud into a new alliance that will save both their skins?Award-winning author Bryony Pearce brings the high seas to life with her rousing steampunk pirate adventure that will have you craving more.
THE INSTANT NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe stunning new novel from the bestselling author of global phenomenon Tuesdays with Morrie'Mitch…
Albom sees the magical in the ordinary' Cecelia Ahern____________Adrift in a raft after a terrible shipwreck, ten strangers try to survive while they wait for rescue.After three days, short on water, food and hope, they spot a man floating in the waves.They pull him on board - and the survivor claims he can save them.But should they put their trust in him?Will any of them see home again?And why did the ship really sink?The Stranger in the Lifeboat is not only a deeply moving novel about the power of love and hope in the face of danger, but also a mystery that will keep you guessing to the very end.____________What real readers are saying about The Stranger in the Lifeboat: 'Enthralling storytelling as always from this brilliant writer' FIVE STARS 'Just when I thought I had things figured out . . . plot twist. One that was not expected. And another and another and another. Mind. Blown . . . You just just have to read it' FIVE STARS'Albom can always be depended on to not only write a book that is written well and entertaining, but compels the reader to look within themselves and feel something new' FIVE STARS'A very exciting, thrilling and poignant tale of trying to survive against the odds' FIVE STARS
Daisy's Vintage Cornish Camper Van: Escape into a heartwarming, feelgood summer read
By Ali McNamara. 2018
Welcome to the gorgeous Cornish town of St Felix, where there's magic in the air...When Ana inherits a broken-down camper…
van from her best friend, she takes the chance for a quick trip to Cornwall - some sea air and fish and chips on the beach is just the tonic she needs. But St Felix has bigger plans for Ana. She discovers a series of unsent postcards, dating back to the 1950s, hidden in the upholstery of the van. Ana knows that it's a sign: she'll make sure that the messages reach the person that they were meant for. And as the broken-down van is restored to gleaming health, so Ana begins to find her way back to happiness.
Viper: Book 1 (Isles of Storm and Sorrow)
By Bex Hogan. 2019
Marianne has been training to be the Viper for her entire life - to serve and protect the King and…
the citizens of The Twelve Isles - but to become the Viper and protect the islands she loves she must find the strength to defeat her father. A new fantasy trilogy perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas.He will make me a killer.Or he will have me killed.That is my destiny.Seventeen-year-old Marianne is fated to one day become the Viper, defender of the Twelve Isles.But the reigning Viper stands in her way. Corrupt and merciless, he prowls the seas in his warship, killing with impunity, leaving only pain and suffering in his wake.He's the most dangerous man on the ocean . . . and he is Marianne's father.She was born to protect the islands. But can she fight for them if it means losing her family, her home, the boy she loves - and perhaps even her life?A brave heroine. An impossible dilemma. An epic new fantasy trilogy set on the high seas.
Secrets and Seashells at Rainbow Bay
By Ali McNamara. 2019
The sun is shining on the golden castle on Rainbow Bay - and change is in the air!Amelia is a…
single mother, doing her very best to look after her young son, Charlie - but money is tight and times are tough. When she first hears that she is the last descendent of the Chesterford family and that she has inherited a Real-Life Castle by the sea, Amelia can't quite believe her ears. But it's true!She soon finds that owning a castle isn't quite the ticket to sorting out her money problems that she'd first hoped: she can't sell, because the terms of the ancient bequest state that any Chesterford who inherits the castle, must live there and work towards the upkeep and maintenance of the family home. So ever-practical Amelia decides to uproot her little family and move to this magnificent castle by the sea. Living in a castle on the beautiful Northumberland coast is fun at first, but organising the day-to-day running is a lot more complicated than Amelia first imagined. Luckily she has help from the small band of eccentric and unconventional staff that are already employed there - and a mysterious unseen hand that often gives her a push in the right direction just when she needs it most. It's only when she meets Tom, a furniture restorer who comes to the castle to help repair some antique furniture, that Amelia realises she might get the fairy-tale ending that she and Charlie truly deserve...Join bestselling author Ali McNamara in Rainbow Bay, where an inheritance and some sea air are about to work their magic on Amelia's life...
This Thing Of Darkness
By Harry Thompson. 2005
Colin Morgan narrates the action-packed and gripping novel of Charles Darwin's voyage on the Beagle - longlisted for the Man…
Booker Prize. 'A masterpiece' Bernard Cornwell'A master storyteller' Sunday TimesIn 1831 Charles Darwin set off in HMS Beagle under the command of Captain Robert Fitzroy on a voyage that would change the world. This is the story of a deep friendship between two men, and the twin obsessions that tear them apart, leading one to triumph, and the other to disaster.'An outstandingly good first novel. A[n]... action-adventure combined with subtle intellectual arguments. The meticulous research enriches this fascinating tale' Sunday Telegraph (P) 2021 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Daisy's Vintage Cornish Camper Van: Escape into a heartwarming, feelgood summer read
By Ali McNamara. 2018
Welcome to the gorgeous Cornish town of St Felix, where there's magic in the air...When Ana inherits a broken-down camper…
van from her best friend, she takes the chance for a quick trip to Cornwall - some sea air and fish and chips on the beach is just the tonic she needs. But St Felix has bigger plans for Ana. She discovers a series of unsent postcards, dating back to the 1950s, hidden in the upholstery of the van. Ana knows that it's a sign: she'll make sure that the messages reach the person that they were meant for. And as the broken-down van is restored to gleaming health, so Ana begins to find her way back to happiness.
Secrets and Seashells at Rainbow Bay
By Ali McNamara. 2019
The sun is shining on the golden castle on Rainbow Bay - and change is in the air!Amelia is a…
single mother, doing her very best to look after her young son, Charlie - but money is tight and times are tough. When she first hears that she is the last descendent of the Chesterford family and that she has inherited a Real-Life Castle by the sea, Amelia can't quite believe her ears. But it's true!She soon finds that owning a castle isn't quite the ticket to sorting out her money problems that she'd first hoped: she can't sell, because the terms of the ancient bequest state that any Chesterford who inherits the castle, must live there and work towards the upkeep and maintenance of the family home. So ever-practical Amelia decides to uproot her little family and move to this magnificent castle by the sea. Living in a castle on the beautiful Northumberland coast is fun at first, but organising the day-to-day running is a lot more complicated than Amelia first imagined. Luckily she has help from the small band of eccentric and unconventional staff that are already employed there - and a mysterious unseen hand that often gives her a push in the right direction just when she needs it most. It's only when she meets Tom, a furniture restorer who comes to the castle to help repair some antique furniture, that Amelia realises she might get the fairy-tale ending that she and Charlie truly deserve...Join bestselling author Ali McNamara in Rainbow Bay, where an inheritance and some sea air are about to work their magic on Amelia's life...
Privateer's Apprentice
By Susan Verrico. 2018
When Jameson is kidnapped and taken to sea, he must learn how to survive.Jameson Cooper always assumed he would grow…
up to be a printer like his father. But after the unexpected death of his parents, his fortunes change forever when he is wrongly accused of stealing bread and sentenced to indentured servitude. In a twist of fate, he is suddenly knocked out and kidnapped, and awakens on board the Destiny, captained by the fearsome Attack Jack, a privateer in the service of Queen Anne.Now Jameson must learn to be a sailor, using the skills he learned from his father to aid Attack Jack in mapping the New World so that they can claim new territories for England. But Jameson finds out that the captain and his first mate, Solitaire Peep, have a secret hidden deep in a cave on a mysterious island. England's future might hang in the balance...and so might Jameson's.With a sympathetic hero and a climactic resolution, this exciting historical fiction adventure from Susan Verrico will captivate readers and keep them on the edge of their seats.
The Far Shore: Agent of Rome 3 (Agent of Rome #3)
By Nick Brown. 2013
When the deputy commander of Rome's Imperial Security Service is assassinated on the island of Rhodes, Cassius Corbulo swiftly finds…
himself embroiled in the investigation. Assisted once more by ex-gladiator bodyguard Indavara and servant Simo, his search for the truth is complicated by the involvement of the dead man's headstrong daughter, Annia. Braving hostile seas, Cassius and his allies follow the assassin's trail south aboard a ship captained by a roguish Carthaginian smuggler and manned by his disparate, dangerous crew. Their journey leads them to the farthest reaches of the empire; to a ruined city where the rules of Roman civilization have long been abandoned, and a deadly battle of wits with a brutal, relentless foe.(P)2013 Hodder & Stoughton
Lifeguard
By James Patterson, Andrew Gross. 2005
The perfect job. Working for an easy-going boss at his luxurious mansion by the sun-kissed beach, watching beautiful women walk…
by. The perfect girl. Tess - gorgeous, funny, apparently very rich and crazy for him.The perfect score. Five million up for grabs. And to get his share, all he needs to do is trigger three house alarms to throw the cops off the scent of the real robbery.Could things get any better for Ned Kelly? But things don't go according to plan. And when Tess is brutally murdered and the others involved in the robbery are massacred, Ned is the prime suspect. With danger at every twist and turn, he's running for his life.(P)2012 Headline Digital
Curse of the Forgotten City (Emblem Island #2)
By Alex Aster. 2021
The second book in this #ownvoices fast-paced series steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure, perfect for fans of…
Aru Shah and the End of Time and Percy Jackson. In this tale Tor, Engle, and Melda must stop a band of cursed pirates from taking over their home.Tor is adjusting to life with the Night Witch's powers, with his best friends Engle and Melda by his side. But when a mysterious girl named Vesper washes ashore claiming a band of cursed pirates is on their way to Emblem Island, life changes fast.Vesper is from an underwater city that was destroyed by the terrible Calavera pirates and she warns Tor that his village is next. To stop the pirates, Tor, Engle, and Melda join Vesper on the hunt for the famed Pirate's Pearl, an ancient relic that would give them complete control of the high seas.But the journey is perilous, filled with legendary sea creatures that are determined to see them fail. To save his village and everyone he loves, Tor must accept his new abilities—and use them—in the race to find the pearl.You'll love Curse of the Forgotten City if you're looking for:Summer reading for tweens and teens ages 11-14Multicultural books for children (especially Latinx books)Stories based on fascinating mythologyYour next favorite fantasy series for girls ages 9-12Praise for Curse of the Night Witch:A Seventeen.com Most Anticipated Book of Summer!A Zibby Owens Summer Reading Pick on Good Morning America!"Debut author Aster takes inspiration from Colombian folklore to craft a rousing series opener that's both fast-paced and thrilling. As her protagonists face off against a host of horrors, they learn the value of friendship and explore the possibility of changing one's fate in a world where destiny is predetermined."—Publishers Weekly, STARRED review"Worthy of every magical ounce."—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review
Pod: From the Women's Prize shortlisted author of The Bees
By Laline Paull. 2022
'Laline Paull succeeds splendidly in rising to the most important literary challenge of our time - restoring voice and agency…
to other-than-human beings' Amitav Ghosh'A pacy, provocative tale of survival in a fast-changing marine landscape' Daily MailBestselling author Laline Paull returns with an immersive and transformative new novel of an ocean world - its extraordinary creatures, mysteries, and mythologies - that is increasingly haunted by the cruelty and ignorance of the human race.Ea has always felt like an outsider. She suffers from a type of deafness that means she cannot master the spinning rituals that unite her pod of spinner dolphins. When tragedy strikes her family and Ea feels she is partly to blame, she decides to make the ultimate sacrifice and leave.As Ea ventures into the vast, she discovers dangers everywhere, from lurking predators to strange objects floating in the water. But just as she is coming to terms with her solitude, a chance encounter with a group of arrogant bottlenoses will irrevocably alter the course of her life.In her terrifying, propulsive novel, Laline Paull explores the true meaning of family, belonging, sacrifice - the harmony and tragedy of the pod - within an ocean that is no longer the sanctuary it once was, and which reflects a world all too recognisable to our own.PRAISE FOR THE BEES 'Beautifully written and unusual . . . A brave and original story that highlights our modern environmental crimes, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the intricacies of bee world' Sunday Times 'One wild ride. A sensual, visceral mini-epic about timeless rituals and modern environmental disaster. Paull's heart-pounding novel wrenches us into a new world' Emma Donoghue '[A] gripping Cinderella/Arthurian tale with lush Keatsian adjectives' Margaret Atwood 'An extraordinary feat of imagination' Madeline Miller
Goodnight Pirate: The Perfect Bedtime Book! (Goodnight Series)
By Michelle Robinson. 2015
Getting ready for bedtime has never been so much fun! Easy, gentle rhymes sail through this pirate story - with…
a goodnight twist. Follow along in this bedtime book perfect for high seas adventure-loving kids as you say "night night" to everything from parrots and spyglasses to the crow's nest as you settle in for rest. No need for a treasure map to know that bed marks the spot for enjoying this cozy pirate story.This bedtime book is perfect for big boat fans, Titanic enthusiasts, and all treasure hunting adventurers looking to set sail off into dreamland.Best gift book idea for:Boys and girls who love ocean adventures and pirates.Kids aged 1 – 4 years old.Calming rhyme perfect for bedtime relaxation routines and family read alouds.Fun, engaging art that's sure to make it a storytime favorite. Goodnight parrot, Goodnight hook.Goodnight spyglass. Goodnight book.Goodnight mainsail and crow's-nest...Goodnight Pirate,time to rest.
Keep Me Safe (A Seal Island novel): A breathtaking love story from the author of THE ITALIAN VILLA
By Daniela Sacerdoti. 2017
From the author of the No. 1 bestseller WATCH OVER ME, over half a million copies sold, comes a heartwrenching,…
uplifting novel about a mother who'll go to the ends of the earth to bring her grieving daughter back to life.'Daniela Sacerdoti is fast becoming one of my favourites: and here she has written another extraordinary and beautiful story' The Sun on TAKE ME HOME What do you do when your eight-year-old daughter starts telling you about her other mother, her other life? When she recalls events she never experienced, people she has never met? This is what happens to Anna after her daughter Ava's father disappears, leaving behind a devastated little girl. After three days of silence, Ava begins to share misty memories with her mother, and to draw pictures of a place she's never visited. But a mother's love goes beyond doubt and incredulity, and Anna knows that the only way to unravel the mystery is to find the place Ava is talking about - a tiny island called Seal. There, on the edge of the Atlantic, where their past and their future meet, there might just be a whole new world, a whole new life waiting for them...
The privateer's apprentice
By Susan Verrico. 2012
From Charles Towne, Carolina Territory, in 1712, thirteen-year-old Jameson Cooper, orphaned and indigent, is abducted by privateers working for Queen…
Anne but proves himself worthy to be called a royal sailor through his writing and drawing skills, as well as his hard work and courage. For grades 4-7
Elemental (Elemental Ser. #1)
By Antony John. 2013
In a dystopian colony of the United States where everyone is born with powers of the elements, water, wind, earth,…
and fire, sixteen-year-old Thomas, the first and only child born without an element seems powerless, but is he? For grades 6-9
Shiver me timbers: pirate poems & paintings : poems
By Douglas Florian, Robert Neubecker. 2012