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About Pirates And Shipwrecks: True Stories
Product Description When Daniel Collins and the crew of the Betsey set sail for Cuba in 1824, they have no idea of the horrors that lie ahead. This is just one of the stories in a collection of five true tales about pirates and shipwrecks that introduces readers to the perils of the high seas.Pirates and Shipwrecks: True Stories is the first book in the Mystery & Mayhem series for 912 year olds, which features true tales that whet kids’ appetites for history by engaging them in genres with proven track recordsmystery and adventure. History is made of near misses, unexplained disappearances, unsolved mysteries, and bizarre events that are almost too weird to be truealmost! The Mystery & Mayhem series delves into the past to provide kids with a jumping-off point into a lifelong habit of appreciating history.Each of the true tales in Pirates and Shipwrecks, including stories about pirate Barbarossa and adventurer John Franklin, is paired with interesting facts about the setting, industry, and time period. A glossary and index provide the opportunity to use essential academic tools. These nonfiction narratives use clear, concise language with compelling plots, drawing in both avid and reluctant readers. Review Praise for Pirates and Shipwrecks: Real Tales of Terror on the High Seas Geekdad.com "This Mystery & Mayhem series has really grabbed my son’s attention. The second book he enjoyed was Pirates and Shipwrecks, another 124-page book filled with five true tales involving ships and pirates. In these pages, he read about Daniel Collins encounter with pirates after his captain and crew mates shipwrecked. The tale is not for the faint of heart, with its gruesome details of the crew’s fate at the hands of the pirates. I thought my son would toss the book away after we read that first chapter together, but apparently young boys know what to expect when it comes to true tales of pirates… he was hooked. This led to him reading more about a search for a long-lost captain and crew, a female pirate who dressed as a man, an island of cannibals(!), and the closing tale of the most infamous pirate of all, Barbarossa. As with the Survival book, each chapter opens with some maps and closes with a “What Happened Next?” summary, some other historical events for the time period, and a glossary. I asked my son which was his favorite of the two Mystery & Mayhem books–it was the Pirates and Shipwrecks book, of course! He was also quite pleased when I told him that there are two more books coming out in the series in May 2017–Weird Disappearances and Daring Heists." This Kid Reviews Books, October 3, 2016 Blog "Mr. McCarthy has written another book that is just as good as the Survival book. Also nonfiction, these true stories tell of real-life pirates, and also real-life shipwrecks that almost (or even did!) turned into disasters. It was an interesting look into a different time. The one thing I like about both books is that they include maps of where the events take place. . . The books are shorter, and good for a quick read, especially chapter by chapter. A really nice nonfiction series! I give this book five out of five bookworms!" Novel Novice, September 30, 2016 Blog History comes alive in the new Mystery & Mayhem series from author Tom McCarthy ― a new non-fiction series that aims to get young readers excited about history by sharing thrilling, real-life stories of adventure and intrigue. I love the concept of this series ― and so far, I love the books in the series, too! Mom Read It Blog ". . . .There are five stories of pirates and shipwrecks here, all true. Pirate fans, brandish your cutlasses, put on your eyepatch, and have a seat; these are the stories of the real Pirates of the Caribbean (and then some)!" Kirkus Reviews "Five true tales of pirates and shipwrecks spare none of the intriguing and grisly details. Employing a casual, conversational tone that reads easily, McCarthy spins five yarns of bloodthirsty pirates and harrowi
