Pirates [Hardcover]

David L. Harrison (Author), Dan Burr (Illustrator)

Book Description

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

Glamorous, swashbuckling, daring adventurers? Pirates have had good publicity for a long time. But they were really a bunch of misfits, thugs, and ne'er-do-wells who spent most of their time bored, waiting for a few moments of excitement and rich booty that could very well get them wounded or killed, or captured and executed. Still, a pirate's life was chosen by many, and this poetry collection describes the highs and lows and everything in between for those who swore the oath of the Brotherhood.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Twenty poems in this collection detail every aspect of those scurvy lads' lives, from the terrible food and flogging to the fights and captures that went with the job...Child readers will come for the subject matter, and they'll stay for the lush art. A section at the end offers additional information on what an average pirate's life would have been like. --Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

David L. Harrison, the author of over fifty books, holds degrees in biology and parasitology. He lives in Springfield, Missouri.

Dan Burr was raised in northern Utah but went east to start his career as an illustrator. He returned to the West with his family and settled in the Teton Valley of Idaho, where they live today. He has illustrated a number of books for young readers, including Pirates, a collection of poems by David L. Harrison, and Castles: Old Stone Poems by J. Patrick Lewis and Rebecca Kai Dotlich.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 27 pages
• Publisher: Wordsong (September 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590784553
• ISBN-13: 978-1590784556
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 11.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #569,822 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every elementary school and public library should have one!!!, November 7, 2008

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Patricia Jean (Baltimore) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pirates (Hardcover)

I think this book is fantastic! Every young boy should live the adventures of a pirate through these fabulous illustrations and imaginative poems. I think young and old, female and male will enjoy this book as well.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ARRRR, September 22, 2008

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J. B. Garner (Salt Lake City, UT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pirates (Hardcover)

As one who has been fascinated with pirates ever since I first saw Peter Pan, I was so excited to get my hands on this book. And as the mother of two sons, I am thrilled to see the combination of engaging poetry and vivid illustrations that can capture the imagination of young boys. The poetry is rugged and bold - not sissy stuff. And the illustrations nearly jump off the page. Every elementary school should have this book on its shelves to invite youngsters into the world of poetry and art - and pirates.

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific, adventurous poetry book!, September 12, 2008

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Laura Purdie Salas (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pirates (Hardcover)

My book of the week this week is Pirates, a picture book poetry collection by David L. Harrison, and illustrated by Dan Burr. I love this book! This collection is emotional and sometimes violent and not a "pretty" picture of life as a pirate. I think 3rd graders or so will love it--and many other ages, too. Each poem shares a moment from the rough and dangerous life of a pirate, and each painting is gorgeous and dramatic. Terrific for boys and for any kid who thinks poetry is boring. Think again! And for kids who already like poetry--perfect!