Pirate Hannah Pritchard

December 1, 2009
Gr 5-8-This sequel to "Hannah Pritchard: Pirate of the Revolution" (Enslow, 2008) is easy to read and fast moving. Courageous, strong, and determined are just a few of the adjectives that describe the 14-year-old protagonist. The year is 1779, and Hannah, posing as a boy named Jack, works on a ship owned by an American privateer. She and other crew members are eventually captured by a British prison ship. As they follow Hannah and fellow captives during their imprisonment, children will understand the deplorable conditions, including spoiled food and cruelty. After escaping, Hannah and her companions take a British vessel and head out to find treasure in the Carolinas. The lively and descriptive narrative will hold readers' interest. A short section discusses the history of the period. Students who read this novel will learn some history and be engaged at the same time."Lana Miles, Jackson Elementary School, Rosenberg, TX"

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July 1, 2009
In this sequel to Hannah Pritchard: Pirate of the Revolution, the girl-disguised-as-a-boy main character and her fellow crewmates are captured by the British. Incarcerated aboard a prison ship, they endure terrible conditions before making a daring escape. Though the narrative is drawn out, the story ably incorporates accurate historical information. Reading list, websites.

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