Pirate Diary: The Journal of Jake Carpenter [Paperback]

Richard Platt (Author), Chris Riddell (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

Adventure! History! Pirate Diary reveals life on the high seas in the eighteenth century—through the eyes of a nine-year-old boy.

Curious about life on a pirate ship? Climb aboard this account of adventure on the high seas as told by a feisty nine-year-old carpenter's apprentice, circa 1716. Historically accurate illustrations of ship and crew, a map of Jake's travels, and a detailed glossary and index vividly reveal the fascinating — and harsh —-life of a pirate in the eighteenth century. Ships ahoy!

Editorial Reviews

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"Reads like a rollicking adventure but packed with accurate historical detail." The Financial Times; "A fabulously illustrated ripping yarn that is also... non-fiction. This book... stands out, for the thoughtfulness of the way it is put together, and for its gorgeousness and vitality" Children's Book of the Week The Sunday Times --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Curious about life on a pirate ship? Climb aboard this account of adventure on the high seas as told by a feisty nine-year-old carpenter’s apprentice, circa 1716. Historically accurate illustrations of ship and crew, a map of Jake’s travels, and a detailed glossary and index vividly reveal the fascinating – and harsh – life of a pirate in the eighteenth century. Ships ahoy!

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick (August 9, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763628654
• ISBN-13: 978-0763628659
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.3 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 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: #328,911 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Richard Platt has been writing for children since 1992. One of his books, Castle Diary, was shortlisted for the Kate Maschler Award, The Times Education Supplement award, and a History Today prize. His Pirate Diary won the Kate Greenaway Medal 2002, the Silver Smarties Award 2002, and won the 'Best Book With Facts' prize in the Blue Peter Book Awards 2003.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pirate Diary: The Journal of Jake Carpenter, May 1, 2010

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Margie R. Hesse (Boise,Idaho) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pirate Diary: The Journal of Jake Carpenter (Paperback)

This is the story of a young boy's advenures at sea. He went to sea with his uncle and they were soon kidnapped by pirates. Jake's uncle was put to sea in a small boat and left to die after he was flogged when he took Jakes place to prevent Jake from receiving this horrible form of punishment. In order to survive Jake was forced to join the pirates, The book gave a full account of a pirates daily activities with many wonderful iillustrations that included the detailed parts of the ship. If you have a young child who is fascinated by pirates, this is the book to give as a gift. It is a treasure.I believe it would have a special appeal for fourth and fifth grade children.

5.0 out of 5 stars great book, December 30, 2010

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This review is from: Pirate Diary: The Journal of Jake Carpenter (Paperback)

I purchased this book for my eight year old little girl and I highly recommend this product. The book is very well done with lively illustrations and a good story line which will captivate children's attention and provide a quick overview of the historical period.