Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest - Junior Novelization [Paperback]

Irene Trimble (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2, 2006 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

Calling all young pirates! Jack Sparrow and his friends are back and ready for another adventure. But this time, it looks like they might be in over their heads. In The Pirates of the Caribbean 2 Early Reader, aspiring pirates will get a chance to re-live the action and see stills from the movie.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 158 pages
• Publisher: Disney Press (June 2, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1423100247
• ISBN-13: 978-1423100249
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #642,635 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars An average movie novelization; nothing special., May 30, 2006

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Rebecca Herman (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest - Junior Novelization (Paperback)

In this novelization of the second Pirates of the Caribbean film, Dead Man's Chest, Jack, Will, and Elizabeth are back for another adventure. Will and Elizabeth's wedding day should have been the happiest of their lives, but instead, at the orders of Lord Beckett, who has been sent to Port Royal by the East India Trading Company, they are arrested and thrown in prison for helping Jack Sparrow escape. Lord Beckett is determined to rid the Caribbean of all pirates, and he forces Will to leave Elizabeth behind in jail and go off in search of Jack. Meanwhile, Jack, who made a deal with the notorious Davy Jones years ago, has run out of time, and is being hunted down by Davy and the sea monster he commands, the terrifying Kraken. Also Elizabeth has made her own escape and is searching for Will and Jack.

That's the basic premise of the beginning of the movie; I don't want to say more because it's not in theaters yet and won't be for another month, so I don't want to spoil too much. I read the book because I couldn't wait to find out what happens. It does a decent job of telling the story, but the writing isn't particularly great and there isn't much detail. If you really want to know what happens, go ahead and read this book, otherwise, there really isn't much point and you may as well just wait to see the movie.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Savvy, Mates!!, July 1, 2006

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Amalia "Wolf Girl" (Baxter, MN.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest - Junior Novelization (Paperback)

First off: if you are expecting literary brilliance here, you WILL be disappointed, because this was not written for the teen or adult crowd, it is about a fourth or fifth grade reading level. With that in mind, I very much enjoyed it! A good reader can pound through it in about an hour, as the font is very large, the writing style simplistic and there isn't much detail. However, it's great if you just want a quick, perky little read to occupy some time, or if you are like me and simply can't wait until the opening of the movie to know what happens to Captain Jack Sparrow and his associates. If you are familiar with the first movie/book, you will recognize some old faces, such as the bumbling pirates Pintel and Ragetti. There's enough action to keep a young reader occupied, yet it isn't so complicated that a child couldn't get through it, so moms, this one is awesome for your "Pirates" obsessed little boys!!

So, keep in mind that this book is meant for children, take it for what it's worth, and if nothing else, just enjoy the movie stills inserted in the middle of the book. (Okay, okay, I admit that I bought it just for the pics of Orlando!!)Although I was slightly disappointed in the abrupt ending, I do not regret buying it and would do so again. If you are a "Pirates" fanatic, there is no reason you shouldn't at least check it out.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A 7th grader's review, hope it helps!, August 5, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest - Junior Novelization (Paperback)

This book is just another great adventure with the famous Captain Jack Sparrow! To me, because I am a huge "Pirates" fan, it was a fun book to read. With the few full-colored pages of the movie, it help you see the new and old characters. It leaves you with enough info if you haven't seen the movie yet and don't want spoilers. It's something you could easily read though in about a day, if you have to free time. I would recommend this book for 3rd+ grade level readers, "Pirates" fans, and for friends that like a quick read.