The Brotherhood of Pirates
By (Author) William Gilkerson
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Corgi Childrens
6th October 2014
United Kingdom
Children
813.54
Paperback
368
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 23mm
256g
An exciting adventure that all Treasure Island fans will love! A white knuckle ride that also explores the fascinating history of pirates. In 1952 off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, fierce winds force a small boat into port. The sailor of the boat is the eccentric Captain Charles Johnson, who then takes up residence at the small inn run by a young boy, Jim, and his mother. With each day, Captain Johnson becomes more and more valuable to the family and changes the fortunes of their previously struggling business. But it soon becomes clear that the stranger living in their midst is more than just a sailor. Who is this man who tells such vivid stories about sailing on a pirate ship And how can he possibly know so much
Beautifully paced, well-written, thoughtful and clever. Gilkerson's familiarity with seamanship makes it especially enjoyable * The Times *
A clever panorama * Junior Education *
This is a substantial and satisfying book and makes a splendid read * The School Librarian *
William Gilkerson is a sailor, painter, journalist, historian, and adventurer. He is the author of ten nonfiction books on nautical topics, and his paintings are internationally acknowledged to be among the finest contemporary maritime art. He lives with his family in Nova Scotia, Canada.