Pirates!

by Roy McMillan, Jasper Britton (Read by)

Overview

Which pirate incubated chickens in camel dung? What would Blackbeard do if you didn’t hand over your jewelry? Which pirate was called “the Exterminator”? Where’s the treasure buried? Why were two women dressed as men on the same pirate ship? Who made the Jolly Roger famous? And who was the greatest pirate ever?

This brief history answers all these questions and many more; it is the ideal introduction to the facts behind the great legends of piracy. Whatever you think you know about pirates, the truth is even more extraordinary!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781094016559
Publisher:	Naxos
Publication date:	02/11/2020
Edition description:	Unabridged
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 5.70(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Roy McMillan is a director, writer, actor, and an Earphones Award–winning narrator. Among his audiobook readings are Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, A Dog’s Heart by Mikhail Bulgakov, and The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx.

Jasper Britton took the lead in the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Richard III and has also worked for the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company. His television appearances include The Bill and Peak Practice, and he has narrated several audiobooks.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 4–6—Ahoy there matey! Pirate enthusiasts will be hooked as Roy McMillan relates facts about notable pirates throughout history, including Henry Morgan, Blackbeard, and Calico Jack. There are also segments about lesser-known pirates, including some female buccaneers. Listeners will love hearing the bizarre details of pirate life, such as how Blackbeard would insert sparking fuses into his copious facial hair to make himself even more terrifying. "Gruesome Alerts" warn listeners that a gory detail is about to be revealed. The conversational tone is appealing, and will be a draw for reluctant listeners. Jasper Britton does a masterful job with the narration. His British accent is a natural fit, and kids will especially love his gritty imitations of the various pirates. Short orchestral interludes help to delineate when the story is shifting to a different character (or when a "Gruesome Alert" is imminent), and add a touch of spice to the overall package.—Amy Holland, Irondequoit Public Library, Rochester, NY

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