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Product Identifiers
PublisherLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-100316350095
ISBN-139780316350099
eBay Product ID (ePID)141213
Product Key Features
Book TitleDark Frigate (Newbery Medal Winner)
Number of Pages264 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1996
TopicHistorical / General, Classics, Horror, Action & Adventure / General, General
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
AuthorCharles Boardman Hawes
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight10.6 Oz
Item Length7.4 in
Item Width5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience
LCCN96-224780
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingThe
Grade FromSeventh Grade
Dewey Decimal[Fic]
Grade ToCollege Graduate Student
SynopsisIn seventeenth century England, a terrible accident forces orphaned Philip Marsham to flee London in fear for his life. Bred to the sea, he signs on with the "Rose of Devon," a dark frigate bound for the quiet shores of Newfoundland.Philip's bold spirit and knowledge of the sea soon win him his captain's regard. But when the "Rose of Devon" is seized in midocean by a devious group of men plucked from a floating wreck, Philip is forced to accompany these "gentlemen of fortune" on their murderous expeditions. Like it or not, Philip Marsham is now a pirate--with only the hangman awaiting his return to England.With its bloody battles, brutal buccaneers, and bold, spirited hero, this rousing tale will enthrall young listeners in search of seafaring adventure., In seventeenth century England, a terrible accident forces orphaned Philip Marsham to flee London in fear for his life. Bred to the sea, he signs on with the "Rose of Devon," a dark frigate bound for the quiet shores of Newfoundland. Philip's bold spirit and knowledge of the sea soon win him his captain's regard. But when the "Rose of Devon" is seized in midocean by a devious group of men plucked from a floating wreck, Philip is forced to accompany these "gentlemen of fortune" on their murderous expeditions. Like it or not, Philip Marsham is now a pirate--with only the hangman awaiting his return to England. With its bloody battles, brutal buccaneers, and bold, spirited hero, this rousing tale will enthrall young listeners in search of seafaring adventure.