The Sam Silver: Undercover Pirate Series
By Jan Burchett
A modern boy becomes an undercover pirate, facing treasure hunts, sea battles and supernatural dangers.
adventurous · exciting · imaginative
What is The Sam Silver: Undercover Pirate series by Jan Burchett about?
Written and published between 2012 and 2014, this ten-book series follows Sam Silver, a modern boy whose pirate ancestry and magical gold doubloon transport him to the Caribbean in 1706. Aboard the Sea Wolf, Sam joins Captain Blade’s crew for a succession of fast-moving adventures involving treasure hunts, ghost ships, kidnappings, sea battles and mysterious enemies. Ideal for readers aged around seven and up who enjoy pirates, history and action, the books contain peril, fighting, supernatural threats and occasional frightening moments, but remain suitable for confident younger readers.
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About the author
Jan Burchett is a brilliant author who loves creating exciting stories for children. She often writes with her friend Sara Vogler, and together they have written popular series like 'Spy Master' and 'Wild Rescue'. Jan enjoys making up incredible adventures that inspire young readers to use their imagination and have fun with books.
All the books in The Sam Silver: Undercover Pirate series (in order)
Skeleton Island
by Jan Burchett and Sara Vogler
A magical doubloon hurls Sam into pirate life—but can he escape the plank?
The Ghost Ship
by Jan Burchett and Sara Vogler
Sam’s magical trip aboard a pirate ship takes a terrifying turn when the treasure vanishes.
Kidnapped
by Jan Burchett and Sara Vogler
A magical coin hurls Sam into a pirate battle—can he find Charlie before it’s too late?
The Deadly Trap
by Jan Burchett and Sara Vogler
A magical doubloon sends Sam aboard a pirate ship—but who can he trust?
Dragon Fire
by Jan Burchett and Sara Vogler
A magic doubloon sends Sam sailing with pirates—straight towards a smoke-breathing mountain mystery.
The Double-Cross
by Jan Burchett and Sara Vogler
A magic doubloon hurls Sam into a pirate crew’s most dangerous battle yet.
The Great Rescue
by Jan Burchett
A peaceful island hides a shocking secret—can Sam Silver rescue its missing villagers?
The Treasure Map
by Jan Burchett
An ancient map promises treasure—but will Sam and Harry escape the cave labyrinth?
The Sea Monster
by Jan Burchett and Sara Vogler
Treasure hunters become prey when a tentacled terror drags two pirates beneath the waves.
Sam Silver Undercover Pirate: Dead Man's Hand
by Jan Burchett and Sara Vogler
A skeletal hand and ancient relic turn Sam’s treasure hunt into a riddle-filled race.
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