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In 1818, Monterey, California, is a tranquil, Spanish‑owned coastal town where eleven‑year‑old Carlito leads an ordinary childhood. That peace is abruptly disrupted when the Argentinian privateer Hippolyte de Bouchard arrives with his fleet of pirate ships, unleashing unexpected peril and exciting adventure upon the young protagonist and the town’s residents. Amid the looming threat, Carlito’s world transforms, testing his courage and resilience as he navigates the stormy waters of early 19th‑century maritime conflict.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kristiana Gregory
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