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Granuaile, The Pirate Queen

By Ann Carroll

Adjectives

adventurous inspiring historical

Genres

Historical Fiction Biography

Synopsis

In 1544, 14-year-old Grace O'Malley defied expectations by becoming a skilled sailor and formidable leader. Known as the Pirate Queen, she commanded ships, led daring raids, and amassed great wealth. Her adventures brought her face-to-face with powerful figures, including Queen Elizabeth I. Along the way, she married twice and had four children. Nearly five centuries later, Grace's legacy as a fearless and influential figure endures.

About the author

Ann Carroll is a well-known writer who creates exciting books for children. She is famous for her stories about Irish history and legends, helping young readers discover amazing people and events from the past. Ann loves to make history come alive with fun facts and interesting adventures in her books.

Pages

46 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2013

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