Pirate's Promise: A Trophy Chapter Book [Paperback]

Clyde Robert Bulla (Author), Peter Burchard (Illustrator), Harper Trophy (Technical Editor)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up

Young and orphaned, Tom Pippin has just been sold by his greedy uncle to the captain of a great sailing ship bound for America.Although Tom has been sold into slavery, no one can buy or sell his unwavering spirit. Tom longs to be free on the shores of America, but when a pirate's ship captures his boat, the young boy's life changes forever. Pirate Captain Land and his motley crew of men reveal to Tom all of the secrets—and dangers—of the pirate's life. Peter Burchard's black and white drawings throughout illustrate Tom's journey.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Clyde Robert Bulla grew up on a farm near King City, Missouri. He is the author of numerous books for children, including What Makes A Shadow?,, illustrated by June Otani. Mr. Bulla was the first winner of the Southern California Council on Children's Literature Award for distinguished contribution to the field. He now lives in Los Angeles, California.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Harper Trophy; 3rd edition (April 28, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064404579
• ISBN-13: 978-0064404570
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #369,875 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Adventure for the Young Reader, February 16, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Pirate's Promise: A Trophy Chapter Book (Paperback)

Twelve-year-old Tom Pippin's life takes several drastic turns during this short, exciting chapter book for young readers. Tom refuses to be beaten by circumstances and fights for his freedom and the chance to live his life how he chooses after his parents die. We see that one's actions and decisions have consequences as related to us in the tragic tale of Captain Land, a pirate of some honor, who redeems Tom's life.

Bulla's books are among my favorites to recommend to young readers.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Read this Book, December 18, 2001

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Brando and Peter (New York, New York USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pirate's Promise: A Trophy Chapter Book (Paperback)

Pirate's Promise is one of the best books I have ever read and if you like adventures you'll like it a lot. Tom Pippin, the main character, has a hard life. He thinks he is his own master. He may be bonded for seven years. He meets some nice captains and some mean ones. He meets some bad guys and some new friends and goes to a lot of new lands.

Also, other books by Cldye Robert Bulla are really good.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I liked it !, November 21, 2001

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Pirate's Promise: A Trophy Chapter Book (Paperback)

Pirate's Promise is an adventure book. Tom is sold for seven years of work in Anerica. He learns it is not good to be a pirate, but some are nice.