Hannah Pritchard: Pirate of the Revolution (Historical Fiction Adventures) [Library Binding]

Bonnie Pryor (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Historical Fiction Adventures

Upon finding her family murdered by British redcoats, Tories, and Iroquois Indians, Hannah Pritchard begins a long and difficult journey in search of revenge and adventure. The former New York farm girl wants the opportunity to fight the British, and she finds it aboard an American privateer ship during the Revolutionary War. However, Hannah must hide her female identity to be able to work as a cabin boy aboard the Sea Hawk. Follow Hannah s brave story as this teenager discovers a wild life at sea, forges new friendships, and learns the bittersweet taste of revenge.

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Grade 5–8—When Hannah Pritchard's family is killed on their farm by British soldiers and Iroquois Indians, the 14-year-old narrowly escapes to Boston. There, Revolutionary War fever is high, and Hannah vows to avenge the death of her relatives. She eventually makes her way to a privateer ship, where she disguises herself as a boy and works in the kitchen. She has many high-seas adventures while helping to steal loot in the name of the patriots' cause, all the while struggling to keep her identity a secret. This simple, straightforward tale is propelled by a fast-moving plot. Historical and nautical terms are explained well, and a note rounds out the text. This novel is more accessible than L. A. Meyer's more mature and lengthier "Bloody Jack" series (Harcourt).—Kristen Oravec, Stephen S. Wise Elementary School, Los Angeles
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Library Binding: 160 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc. (March 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766028518
• ISBN-13: 978-0766028517
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #496,266 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strong Women in History, August 15, 2008

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This review is from: Hannah Pritchard: Pirate of the Revolution (Historical Fiction Adventures) (Library Binding)

This tale of the life of a spunky, determined girl posing as a boy is filled with adventure on the high seas. It will keep youngsters engaged as they learn about history and of a determined orphan who become a pirate for her country during the Revolutionary War. Young girls will find a strong female character to identify with, as they learn that women made history during the war, as well as, the men. We need more of this type book for young girls. The glossy pages, the real history behind the events section, websites and addition books at the back of the book make this an outstanding book for elementary and middle school libraries and classroom collections, especially for those grades studying the American Revolution.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid historical fiction with vivid plots, March 4, 2008

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This review is from: Hannah Pritchard: Pirate of the Revolution (Historical Fiction Adventures) (Library Binding)

Elementary libraries with grades 3-6 readers seeking solid historical fiction with vivid plots based on real-world action will appreciate Bonnie Pryor's Hannah Pritchard: Pirate of the Revolution ), a true story of a girl who entered the world of swashbuckling piracy and whose actions affected her world.