"Blackbeard the Pirate" by Mick Gowar tells the thrilling tale of Edward Teach, known as Blackbeard, one of history's most infamous pirates. Set in the golden age of piracy, the story unravels Blackbeard’s rise to power as he captures ships, instills fear across the seas, and builds a fearsome reputation. Through daring escapades and treacherous battles, readers witness the complexity of Blackbeard’s character: a ruthless outlaw yet a charismatic leader. The narrative captures the allure of adventure, the realities of pirate life, and the inevitable clash with naval forces, culminating in a legendary showdown that defines his fate. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Hopscotch, Hopscotch Adventures .

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 31 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Sea to Sea Publications .

Mick Gowar is an author of many children's books and a prolific poet. Mick's work is published by Puffin amongst others and when he is not travelling the country conducting school workshops he is to be found residing in Cambridge.