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Pirates!
The True and Remarkable Adventures of Minerva Sharpe and Nancy Kington, Female Pirates
by Celia Rees
ISBN: 1582348162
ISBN-13: 9781582348162
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
In this story set in the 1700s, 16-year-old Nancy is left penniless when her father dies. Not knowing what else to do with her, Nancy's relatives arrange for her to marry a wealthy but cruel man. Nancy, however, has other plans for her future. Accompanied by an escaped slave named Minerva, Nancy disguises herself as a boy and joins the crew of a pirate ship.
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"A playful yet intriguing glimpse of 18th-century life as it was lived by those who were not-or chose not be-gentlefolk."
-- Publishers Weekly
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Published date: 2003
Edition: 1th edition
Size: 5.25 x 8 inches
Weight: 1.05 pounds
Ages: 10 to 12
Pages: 340
Synopses
In 1722, after arriving with her brother at the family's Jamaican plantation where she is to be married off, sixteen-year-old Nancy Kington escapes with her slave friend, Minerva Sharpe, and together they become pirates traveling the world in search of treasure.
Publisher's Notes
In her attempts to escape the evil hand of a man trying to put her in a brothel, Nancy Kington decides to set sail with a former plantation slave, Minerva Sharpe, in the hopes of finding a new life, yet they know there will be trouble ahead and so raise the black pirate flag atop their mast in the hopes that it will make any troublemakers think twice before approaching.
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Pirates! (Teen's Top 10 (Awards))
Celia Rees
Bloomsbury USA Children's Books. Used - Good. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped daily. Over one million satisfied book lovers read with Experienced Books. 2003. Hardcover. Good condition, showing modest signs of wear. Dust jacket: Good. ( more information)
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Celia Rees
Bloomsbury USA Children's Books. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information)
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Pirates! (Teen's Top 10 (Awards))
Celia Rees
Bloomsbury USA Children's Books. Used - Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information)
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Pirates!
Rees, Celia
Bloomsbury USA Children's Books,, October 2003. First US Edition, Third Printing. . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Used. ( more information)
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Pirates
Rees, Celia
New York: Bloomsbury, 2003. Stated First US Edition. A Fine copy with Fine dustjacket. A swashbuckling adventure containing all the elements of the grand pirate story with a female heroine.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information)
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NEW YORK: BLOOMSBURY, 2003 VG/NF, SOME WRITTING ON END PAPER, 379 PAGES. First AMERICAN EDITION. Very Good/NEAR FINE. ( more information)
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Rees, Celia
NY: Bloomsbury, 2003. First American edition stated. Other than slight edge wear, the book and jacket are in very good condition.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. ( more information)
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Rees, Celia
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Rees, Celia
New York: Bloomsbury USA, 2003. 1st edition, 1st printing. With corresponding number line. Book is in Near Fine condition. Boards are clean, not bumped. Fore edges have a tiny bit of shelf wear. Interior is clean and legible. Not remaindered. Dust Jacket is in Near Fine condition. Not chipped or crinkled. Not price clipped. Is covered by Mylar Brodart. All-ways well boxed, All-ways fast service. Thanks.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. ( more information)
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Rees, Celia
Bloomsbury USA, 2003. First American edition, First printing.. Hardcover. Very Good +/very good +. 340 pp. 8vo. Full number line. Slight edge wear to top of D/J. Very nice copy! In this story set in the 1700s, 16-year-old Nancy is left penniless when her father dies. Not knowing what else to do with her, Nancy's relatives arrange for her to marry a wealthy but cruel man. Nancy, however, has other plans for her future. Accompanied by an escaped slave named Minerva, Nancy disguises herself as a boy and joins the crew of a pirate ship. Books kept in protective plastic. If further clarification is needed please inquire, you may expect a timely response. Bubble wrapped, boxed, shipped within 24 hours. Insurance included in price. Free shipping, standard post, Domestic US. Gift wrapping upon request. Thank You. I appreciate your business. Author of best-seller 'Witch Child'. ( more information)
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