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by William Lubber (Author), Dugald Steer (Editor)
Aar Hoist the sails for a lavish new discovery filled with treasures -- a magnificent resource for pirate lovers everywhere.
Step lively, pirate foes and fanciers Mysterious booty found inside a long-lost sea chest, hidden for hundreds of years off the coast of Newfoundland, has just been uncovered for your enjoyment. Within these covers is the fascinating eighteenth-century journal of Captain William Lubber, an earnest soul who sailed the seas in search of the vicious female pirate Arabella Drummond. Prepare for a mesmerizing tale of the golden age of piracy -- from storm-tossed sailing ships to tantalizing treasure islands, from pirates' flags and fashions to their wily weapons and wicked ways. An extraordinary find for pirateologists, here is a true and complete companion for the dedicated pirate hunter. PIRATEOLOGY's special treasures include:- a stunning cover bearing a working compass and glittering gems
- treasure map with a missing piece -- for the canny reader to find
- multiple flaps, maps, charts, and booklets harboring codes and clues
- intricate drawings of ships' interiors
- a packet of gold dust
- a pocket sundial
- a cache of pirate letters, pieces of eight -- and a jewel as a final reward
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.98 x 12.04 x 10.28 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: July 11, 2006
Award: Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007) (2006)
Award: Book Sense Book of the Year Award (2007)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Pirateology
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 7
Point Value: 1
