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Pirate Diary The Journal of Jake Carpenter

By Richard Platt

Adjectives

engaging informative historical adventurous

Genres

Adventure Historical Fiction

Synopsis

In 1716, nine-year-old Jake Carpenter sets sail from North Carolina, eager to become a sailor. His journey takes an unexpected turn when pirates seize his ship, thrusting him into a perilous world of high-seas adventure. Through Jake's diary entries, readers experience the harsh realities of pirate life, from fierce battles to the camaraderie among the crew. This historically accurate account offers a vivid glimpse into the challenges and excitement of piracy in the 18th century.

About the author

Richard Platt is a British author who loves writing books about history, science, and amazing facts. He is well known for his 'Pirate Diary' and 'Castle Diary' books, which take you on exciting journeys into the past. Richard enjoys making learning fun and bringing stories to life for curious readers like you.

Pages

121 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2003

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