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Learn moreIn seventeenth century England, a terrible accident forces orphaned Philip Marsham to flee London in fear for his life. Bred to the sea, he signs on with the "Rose of Devon," a dark frigate bound for the quiet shores of Newfoundland.
Philip's bold spirit and knowledge of the sea soon win him his captain's regard. But when the "Rose of Devon" is seized in midocean by a devious group of men plucked from a floating wreck, Philip is forced to accompany these "gentlemen of fortune" on their murderous expeditions. Like it or not, Philip Marsham is now a pirate--with only the hangman awaiting his return to England.
With its bloody battles, brutal buccaneers, and bold, spirited hero, this rousing tale will enthrall young listeners in search of seafaring adventure.
Charles Boardman Hawesย (1889 โ 1923) was aย writer of fiction and nonfictionย sea stories, best known for threeย historical novels. He died suddenly at age 34, after only two of his five books had been published.ย He was the first U.S.-born winner of the annualย Newbery Medal, recognizing his third novelย The Dark Frigateย as the year's best American children's book.