Book Review and Giveaway: The Privateer's Apprentice by Susan Verrico

The Privateer's Apprentice 
    by Susan Verraco

After the death of his parents, Jameson Cooper assumes he will take over his father's printing shop. Instead, he is thrown out on the streets of Charles Towne (Carolina Territory) and sentenced to life as an indentured servant to the baker for a false charge of stealing bread.

His first day on the job he ends up as a victim of a kidnapping in which he is knocked out. When he regains consciousness, he finds himself aboard the Destiny under the direction of Captain "Attack Jack" Edwards. Somehow, Jameson manages to get on the captain's good side which seems surprising considering a series of missteps by him. The captain even gives him a special assignment based upon his  map making skills.

Though the plot veers off course at times, the descriptions of life at sea will both captivate and gross out the young historical fiction buff. Jameson must use his knowledge to rescue the captain which provides a nerve-racking resolution that appeal the the adventurer at heart. Age 11-13. Rating: Good to Recommended 

Publishing Information

 Peachtree Publisher (Sept. 1, 2012)

Hardcover: 224 pages

ISBN: 9781561456338

 

Disclosure: Review copy received from publisher at no charge. 

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