Piratica II: Return to Parrot Island [Deckle Edge] [Hardcover]

Tanith Lee (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 19, 2006

Art Blastside has dodged the gallows and married her true love. But life ashore is too tame for a pirate queen, so she jumps at the chance to go to sea again. England is at war, and the government wants Art to use her talents against the French. Naval war is horrific, and her arch-nemesis is bent on revenge. What price is Art willing to pay for her life of freedom?

As gripping as the first Piratica, which Kirkus Reviews praised in a starred review as "a glorious roustabout of a tale," this book proves again why Tanith Lee is one of the world’s most popular fantasy writers.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 7 Up—Art Blastside is back, trying unsuccessfully to live a settled life of luxury and marital bliss. The former pirate eagerly agrees to go back to sea, even if it is in the service of her former foe, the English government. Reunited with some of her crew and at the helm of a newly improved Unwelcome Stranger, Art sets out to harass and rob enemy ships. She also plans to get her hands on a mysterious green book that holds valuable clues to almost all of the treasure ever carried across the sea. The captain and her crew are dogged by her arch nemesis, Little Goldie Girl, and haunted by the threat of the ethereal black Widow, a pirate-hunting vessel manned by Mary Hell. The many plot twists involve fierce battles, treachery, and loves lost and found, and Lee's colorful characters are appealing and unique. Art and crew manage to save the day in an epic and climactic naval battle and secure the treasure to boot. Because the story delves into some elements of adult romance including marital problems and a pregnancy, it is difficult to predict who will relate to this book. Less-sophisticated readers will miss the jabs at pirate wannabes and subtle humor imbedded throughout. Mature readers with a taste for pirate themes and strong female heroines will be heartily entertained.—Nicki Clausen-Grace, Carillon Elementary School, Oviedo, FL
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From Booklist

Art, the young pirate queen who first appeared inPiratica 2004), returns for more thrilling open-sea adventures, once again set in an alternate world similar to early-nineteenth-century England. After escaping a death sentence, Art, now a folk hero, lives with her husband in celebrity splendor. Still, her sea legs are restless, and when the government asks her to assist with a war, she dons her pirate gear and heads back to sea. Plot contrivances won't deter readers who love rapid-fire, swashbuckling tales, particularly those in which young women steer the action. Gillian Engberg
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Hardcover: 360 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile; 1 edition (October 19, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525477691
• ISBN-13: 978-0525477693
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,078,104 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 A good sequel., July 19, 2007

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Melily (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Piratica II: Return to Parrot Island (Hardcover)

At first I wasn't so sure how I felt about this book. In the first several chapters it seems like Felix and Art don't really care for each other that much, and Art seems overeager for the sea, almost obsessively. But by about halfway through the book I was satisfied; what seemed like indifference was really just one of Art and Felix's trademark arguments. This plot line is well thought out, like that of the first "Piratica", and I LOVE the ending, not only because of the romance (although it is romantic as heck), but also the way Art and her crew contribute to the battle... It might be far fetched in another book, but in the world of Piratica it seems totally believeable.
I don't really know what to say about this book, except it's a really great read. There's no needless chatter at the beginning, it goes directly to the action. The writing is really good, as always with Tanith Lee, and though it seems like the plot line is going all over the place and it would be impossible to bring it all together, everything is ingeniously concluded in the end.
All I can say is, READ THIS BOOK! Although I have to admit that the first is probably a little better, the sequel is still very satisfying and I adore it. I love Piratica!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars better than i thought, May 7, 2007

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Carolyn S. Hodges - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Piratica II: Return to Parrot Island (Hardcover)

when i first read a review on Piratica 2, i was sure she had blown it, but when i saw it in the library i had to get it. almost immediately i was engrossed in its pages being swept along as Art skips back to sea. all in all this book is a growing up story. take a young woman who has never had to care for anyone before, marry her off, and keep her stuck on land for a long period of time and you get a spoiled little girl. but as she leaves her husband (not perminately mind) she begans to realize what a blessing she held in her arms. it isnt until she realizes there may be more on the way that she begins to realize that she needs to take more care for herself, if not for herself, then for her family. she goes from spoiled to considerate, from unapreciative to apreciative, and unfeeling to loving. all in all i thought this book was 10 times better than the reveiw made it out to be and i encourage you to read it for yourself. never put your whole oppinion on what others think.

5.0 out of 5 stars Piratica suprises and entertains, March 10, 2010

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This review is from: Piratica II: Return to Parrot Island (Paperback)

There is something for everyone in the Piratica series. The more sophisticated audience can enjoy the irony (which will fly over the heads of the younger audience, because it's done so deftly that they won't notice it or be bothered by it). The adventure is there for anyone who wants to escape into another world, and the characters are often surprising and have nuances that come unexpectedly to keep the reader on her toes. A delightful yarn.