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The Pirate Prisoner

By Terry Deary

An enslaved girl races to save a wealthy pirate planter before dawn—can Lou unlock his freedom?

gripping adventurous historical courageous

Genres

Adventure Historical Fiction Friendship/Family

What is The Pirate Prisoner about?

On Nevis Island in 1680, Red-legs Greaves has lived many lives: slave, pirate and wealthy sugar planter. Now he is locked up and sentenced to hang for piracy at dawn. His only hope is Lou, a brave enslaved girl who refuses to give up on him. With danger closing in and time running out, can Lou find a way to save Red-legs? This gripping tale combines pirate adventure with historical details about life in the Caribbean.

About the author

Terry Deary is a British author best known for writing the funny and fascinating Horrible Histories books. He loves making history exciting by sharing weird and wonderful facts about the past. Terry’s clever stories and jokes help children learn and laugh at the same time, making reading about history lots of fun!

Pages

64 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2011

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