In "Pirate's Promise" by Clyde Robert Bulla, young Mike is captivated by the adventurous tales of pirates that fill his imagination. When he stumbles upon a real pirate ship, he is drawn into a world of excitement and danger. The crew, led by the enigmatic Captain Singley, promises treasures and thrills, but also challenges that test Mike's courage and resolve. As he navigates the complexities of loyalty and friendship amid the pirate life, Mike must decide what kind of adventure he truly wants and whether freedom is worth the risks that come with it. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Trophy Chapter Books .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by HarperCollins .

Peter Burchard is the author of twenty-four books -- both fiction and nonfiction -- for young readers and adults. The last of these was a short biography of black teacher, essayist, and diarist Charlotte Forten. He is the author of One Gallant Rush: Robert Gould Shaw and His Brave Black Regiment, a major historical source for the motion picture Glory, which won three Academy Awards. Two of his books have been listed by the American Library Association as Notable Books. The New York Times has praised him highly, saying that "he uses historical fact with skill" and describing him as having "a splendid facility for characterization. " He lives in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Clyde Robert Bulla grew up on a farm in Missouri, attended a one-room school, and began writing stories at an early age; he has now written more than twenty children's books. After spending fifty years in Los Angeles, Mr. Bulla moved back to Missouri.