Project Description

Privateer’s Apprentice
Price: $15.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-633-8
Publication Date: 9/1/2012
Page Count: 192
Size: 6 ̎ x 8-1/2 ̎
Age Range: 8 – 12
Language: English
Price: $7.95
ISBN: 978-1-68263-040-2
Publication Date: 4/1/2018
Page Count: 192
Size: 6 ̎ x 8-1/2 ̎
Age Range: 8 – 12
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-56145-929-2
Age Range: 8 – 12
Language: English
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F&P: Z, Gr 7&8, Genre HF
Lexile: 860L
Themes: Colonial History, Family, Honor, Identity, Loyalty
BISAC 1: JUV001020 JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / Pirates
BISAC 2: JUV016120 JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / United States / Colonial & Revolutionary Periods
BISAC 3: JUV005000 JUVENILE FICTION / Boys & Men
Reviews
“The driving plot, including a harrowing battle at sea and an escapade on a mysterious island, whets readers’ appetites for more action.” ―School Library Journal
“This book is nicely paced, and would be a good fit for teens interested in historical fiction with action.” ―Bandelier Girl Reads
“A wonderful cast of strange characters and adventure set in a historically fictitious world is what makes this book one to be embraced by anyone.” ―Book and Movie Dimensions
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“Jameson must use his knowledge to rescue the captain which provides a nerve-racking resolution that appeal to the adventurer at heart.” ―Boys to Books
“The life of a sailor was pretty gross, and middle school students love that sort of thing.” ―YA and Kids Books Central
“Verrico sets a captivating tale for young readers to escape and enjoy.” ―The Pirate Tree
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Awards
Children’s and Young Adult Book Awards (Intermediate – Fiction) ―International Reading Association, 2013
New Voices ―American Booksellers Association, 2012
Society of School Librarians International Book Awards (Honor Book, Language Arts Grades K-6 Novels) ―Society of School Librarians International, 2013
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Society of School Librarians International Book Awards (Honor Book, Language Arts Grades 7-12 Novels) ―Society of School Librarians International, 2013
Alabama Camellia Awards (Nominee, Grades 4-5) ―Alabama Department of Education, 2013-2014
Mark Twain Readers Award (Nominee) ―Missouri Association of School Librarians, 2014-2015
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Meet the Author
Susan Verrico has been writing stories since she was ten, when she won her fifth grade class writing contest. She grew up in Tallahassee, Florida, and spent countless hours roaming nearby beaches looking for pirate treasure. She earned a BA in communications and a MA in writing from Rowan University. A history buff, Susan spends her spare time researching and writing. She teaches language arts in a middle/high school in New Jersey.