Books like Pirates! by Celia Rees
In 1722, sixteen‑year‑old Nancy Kington meets her destiny after leaving the family plantation in Jamaica, where an arranged marriage forces her to flee. With her enslaved friend, Minerva Sharpe, Nancy embarks on a journey as pirates, sailing across the Caribbean and beyond in search of treasure and freedom.
The novel follows their adventures and the challenges they face while reflecting the historical context of the 18th‑century Caribbean and the experiences of enslaved people and young rebels.
Readers are drawn into a swashbuckling world of sea encounters, daring escapes, and the search for hope in a time of great turmoil.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Celia Rees
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