Pirateology

Pirateology
Author: Dugald Steer
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 31
Release: 2006-07-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0763631434

Tells the swashbuckling tale of Captain Lubber's around-the-world voyage on the trail of female pirate Arabella Drummond.

Pirates, Scoundrels, and Scallywags

Pirates, Scoundrels, and Scallywags
Author: Madeline Donaldson
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2017-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1512452645

Avast! Are ye' ready to sail the high seas with some of the world's most feared pirates? These accounts will do more than shiver your timbers. Come aboard to witness the ruthless methods of history's most petrifying pirates.

Approaches to Teaching the Works of Robert Louis Stevenson

Approaches to Teaching the Works of Robert Louis Stevenson
Author: Caroline McCracken-Flesher
Publisher: Modern Language Association
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1603291857

Although Robert Louis Stevenson was a late Victorian, his work--especially Treasure Island and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde--still circulates energetically and internationally among popular and academic audiences and among young and old. Admired by Henry James, Vladimir Nabokov, and Jorge Luis Borges, Stevenson's fiction crosses the boundaries of genre and challenges narrow definitions of the modern and the postmodern. Part 1 of this volume, "Materials," provides an introduction to the writer's life, a survey of the criticism of his work, and a variety of resources for the instructor. In part 2, "Approaches," thirty essays address such topics as Stevenson's dialogue with James about literature; his verse for children; his Scottish heritage; his wanderlust; his work as gothic fiction, as science fiction, as detective fiction; his critique of imperialism in the South Seas; his usefulness in the creative writing classroom; and how Stevenson encourages expansive thinking across texts, times, places, and lives.

Stimulating Story Writing!

Stimulating Story Writing!
Author: Simon Brownhill
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2015-10-16
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1317618912

Stimulating Story Writing! Inspiring Children aged 7-11 offers innovative and exciting ways to inspire children to want to create stories and develop their story writing skills. This practical guide offers comprehensive and informed support for professionals to effectively engage ‘child authors’ in stimulating story writing activity. Packed full of story ideas, resource suggestions and practical activities, the book explores various ways professionals can help children to develop the six key elements of story, these being character, setting, plot, conflict, resolution and ending. All of the ideas in the book are designed to complement and enrich existing writing provision in classrooms with strategies such as role play, the use of different technologies, and using simple open ended resources as story stimuli. Separated into two sections and with reference to the Key Stage 2 curricula, this timely new text provides professionals with tried and tested strategies and ideas that can be used with immediate effect. Chapters include: • Creating Characters • The Plot Thickens • Inspired Ideas • Resourcing the Story Stimulation This timely new text is the perfect guide for inspiring children aged 7-11 in the classroom and will be an essential resource for teachers and students on teacher training courses.

If the Tide Turns

If the Tide Turns
Author: Rachel Rueckert
Publisher: Kensington Books
Total Pages: 391
Release: 2024-03-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1496747542

Set during the Golden Age of Pirates and the shadowy aftermath of the Salem witch trials, this vivid literary debut is inspired by the captivating true story of real-life pirate Samuel Bellamy, combining high seas adventure, star-crossed longing, surprisingly timely questions about social justice and freedom, and the emotionally satisfying tale of one strong-willed young woman determined to choose her own path. "If the Tide Turns weaves together two fascinating worlds in a page-turning story of love, friendship, and self-discovery. It transports the reader to the time of witch trials and piracy, shrugging off popular caricatures and exploring real-life people—the hardships they faced and the hope that sustained them. A stirring and luminous read!" —Amanda Skenandore, author of The Nurse's Secret 1715, Eastham, Massachusetts: As the daughter of a wealthy family, Maria Brown has a secure future mapped out for her, yet it is not the future she wants. Young, headstrong, and restless, Maria has no desire to marry the aging, mean-spirited John Hallett, regardless of his fortune and her parents’ wishes. As for what Maria does want—only one person has ever even asked her that question. Samuel Bellamy, an orphaned sailor searching for work, meets Maria by chance, enthralling her with talk of far-flung places and blasphemous ideals. But neither is free from the social order into which they were born. When Sam is banished from Maria’s parents’ home after asking for her hand, he vows to return a wealthy man, and Maria promises to keep the faith until then. Sam is drawn into piracy and discovers a brotherhood more equal and fulfilling than any on land, despite its dangers. Beguiled by the chance to both fight for justice and make a fortune to bring home to Maria, Sam is torn between duty to his crew and his desire to return. Separated by more than just the ocean, time slips by as Sam and Maria cling to their love for each other. Maria is determined to stay strong in her conviction in Sam, but as rumors swirl and her position in Eastham turns perilous, Maria is forced into an impossible decision. Now, on a journey no less treacherous and eventful than Sam’s, Maria draws on every shred of her courage and resilience not merely to survive, but to honor her own yearning for freedom . . .

Fudging the Books

Fudging the Books
Author: Daryl Wood Gerber
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2015-08-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0425279405

The Agatha Award–winning author of Stirring the Plot returns to the Cookbook Nook in Crystal Cove, California, where February brings Pirate Week, National Chocolate Month—and bitter murder… Pirate Week is sweeping through Crystal Cove and keeping Jenna Hart and her bookstore, the Cookbook Nook, plenty busy. But she’s not too swamped to also host the local Chocolate Cookbook Club’s meeting—especially because the guest of honor is her friend, candy maker and cookbook author Coco Chastain. Jenna whips up a delicious event amidst the rowdy festivities, but the mood is soon broken by robberies, simmering tempers, and a dead body—Coco’s editor, Alison. The suspects turn out to be more plentiful than a pot full of gold doubloons, so to prove Coco isn’t responsible for the dastardly deed, Jenna will have to stir up some clues and figure out who’s the real sticky-fingered killer… INCLUDES RECIPES!

Black Bart Roberts

Black Bart Roberts
Author: Laura Sullivan
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2014-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1502602067

Discover the life of Black Bart Roberts, one of the most successful pirates of all time, capturing close to 500 vessels.

Pirates

Pirates
Author: Sean Price
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2011
Genre: Pirates
ISBN: 1429647469

Stories about swashbuckling pirates are fun and exciting. But are the tales about these seafaring adventurers real? Dive in to learn the secrets behind the pirate myths.