Pirates!: The True and Remarkable Adventures of Minerva Sharpe and Nancy Kington, Female Pirates
School year: Year 10, Year 11, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 379
Published: 2005
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*Pirates!* by Celia Rees follows the daring adventures of two young women, Minerva Sharpe and Nancy Kington, who defy societal norms in 18th-century England. Minerva, seeking rebellion against her stifling life, and Nancy, longing for freedom from her privileged but suffocating existence, escape their confines to pursue lives of adventure on the high seas. As they become pirates, they navigate treacherous waters, face dangers from enemies and storms, and forge a strong bond of friendship. Their journey explores themes of independence, courage, and the search for identity in a world that restricts women's freedom. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 6th grade-10th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 11-15 years.
There are 379 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by Perfection Learning .
Celia Rees lives in Leamington Spa where she writes her novels. She has been shortlisted for both the Guardian and the Whitbread Children's fiction awards. Her novels have been translated into over 20 languages.