Perhaps it is because i am an adult and this book was written for a younger audience, but i was not impressed by this book at all. A rambling, romantic 18thcentury tale features a teenaged british heiress who, along with her african halfsister, avoids terrible fate by becoming a pirate. What would make two young women take to the high seas and a life of piracy. Fans of rees s earlier witch child will relish this highly romantic crossdressing romp on the high seas in the early 18th century. Celia rees is the author of many books for young readers including bestseller witch child and sorceress. Celia rees, friendship, pirates, slave trade, slavery. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In the wake of her fathers sudden death, nancy finds herself hustled from comfortable bristol to the familys jamaican sugar plantation, where she forms an alliance with minerva, a strangely attractive body slave. Although meant for those in the middle school range, i thoroughly enjoyed this book when i first read it at 18 years old at the library. The first is a slave, forced to work in a plantation mansion and subjected to terrible cruelty at the hands of the plantation manager. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The story is written in the first person and narrated by nancy. The story is a full throttle swashbuckler with lots of loot, numerous battles, sword fights, mutinies, various love interests, and a host of near escapes from certain doom.
Pirates are superstitious, like all seamen, and they did not want to be haunted by wandering souls or spirits, so we scooped a pit above the high water line, using driftwood as spades. The first edition of the novel was published in october 1st 2003, and was written by celia rees. This book is very similar to the movie pirates of the caribbean. Celia rees is one of britains foremost writers for teenagers, and her titles have enjoyed huge success. Besides, there is already a tavern scene in the book, so there is not really room for another. I have quite a few of celia rees books but this is by far the best. This is a novel of actionpacked and romantic storytelling, with strong characters and vivid text which will have universal appeal. I know not every book leaves you feeling good, and this story does end on a positive note, but it just wasnt something i could read with my son. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 384 pages and is. Although i think i may be a little to old for these books i still think theyre great, as said by the 5 stars i gave above.
Nov 05, 2007 pirates by celia rees bloomsbury, paperback rating. Aug 11, 2005 celia rees is the author of many books for young readers including bestseller witch child and sorceress. Nancy kington has been raised, for the most part, as a proper english lady. Nancy kington, daughter of a rich merchant, suddenly orphaned when her fa. Rereading this takes me back to the time when it was published in 2003, the same year pirates of the caribbean. Each book has a buy this book link you can get a copy right away.
In the tenth book in the bestselling bloody jack adventures series, the irrepressible jacky faber. Youll love the rollicking adventures of these 18th century spice girls. Celia rees born 1949 is an english author of childrens literature, including some horror and fantasy books. As pirates they roam the seas, fight pitched battles against their foes and become embroiled in many a heartquickening adventure. The times christmas books i also read this new book called pirates. A conversation with celia rees reading group guide and activities for pirates celia rees i presume we need to make no apology for giving the name of history to the following sheets, tbo they contain nothing but the actions of a parcel of robbers. Her first book was published in 1993, a thriller for teenagers. For both girls the pirate life is their only chance for freedom in a society where both are. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading pirates. Her first book was published in 1993, a thriller for. And you can click on each books cover for more details. Welcome to the website of awardwinning author, celia rees. At the dawn of the eighteenth century, when girls stay home and sew while men sail the high seas finding adventure. She now divides her time between writing, talking to readers in schools and libraries, and teaching creative writing.
Other than that, i would highly recommend this book to anyone. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 240 pages and is available in paperback format. When you read the back of the book, the plot seems exciting and fast paced. See all books authored by celia rees, including witch child, and pirates.
Swashbuckling, keelhauling adventures abound on the high seas in celia rees s pirates. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Celia rees books list of books by author celia rees. Rees encompasses in her novel not only the ethics of the slave trade but racism and the position of women in society. She studied history and politics at warwick university and has a pgce and a masters degree in education from birmingham university.
Written in brilliant and sparkling firstperson narrative, this is a wonderful novel in which celia rees has brought the past vividly and intimately to life. Rees encompasses in her novel not only the ethics of. Nancy and her friend minerva leave in search of a free life and come to be friends with people they never would have dreamed of. Celia rees, whose witch child and sorceress have been successes for bloomsbury, is very good at reimagining the past in a way that doesnt reduce it but which at.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. What with johnny depp buckling his swash all over our screens, its clear that piracy is definitely in. Although not as welldeveloped as other novels, celia rees still charms in this story about a young girl jetting off an adventure full of piracy and friendship. The chance discovery of an old family cookery book has taken her writing in a new direction. The first edition of the novel was published in 2000, and was written by celia rees.
Rees writes through the eyes of a teenager and brilliantly describes the trials that her characters face sunday express july 2004 pirates. She was born in 1949 in solihull, west midlands but now lives in leamington spa with her husband and teenage daughter. Celia rees writes mainly for young adults and has written across a range of genre from thrillers, including her first novel, every step you take 1993 to this is not forgiveness 2012 to gothic and speculative fiction, beginning with the vampire novel, blood sinister 1996 and ending for the time being with the stone testament 2007. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. We had been at the maroons camp for several weeks and this feeling of dread had been growing. The plot moves slowly, and celia rees has a heavy hand with foreshadowing. This book was just as good as with child and think its great for young teens to go on a great adventure. By celia rees read by jennifer wiltsie by celia rees read by jennifer wiltsie. Superbly wellwritten, this rollocking romance is pure joy. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. This book has never been written, but parts of it exist, in my mind, anyway. If you love pirates, adventure, and action then this book is for you. The story is all about female pirates, which is just totally my kind of thing anyway.
Rees is an increasingly respected author, and this novel will undoubtedly widen her audience and further her popularity. Celia rees lives in leamington spa, with her husband. Written by celia rees, audiobook narrated by jennifer wiltsie. Celia rees born 17 june 1949 is an english author celia rees was born in solihull, west midlands and attended tudor grange grammar school for girls. This book is one of the better books ive read in my time. This is not the case when you actually begin to read the book. Readers new to the author may be drawn in by the books good. Disgusted by the treatment of the slaves and her brothers willingness to marry her off, she and one of the slaves, minerva, run away and join a band of pirates. Editions for pirates 1582346658 paperback published in 2005, 1582348162 hardcover published in 2003, 0747564698 paperback published in 2004, kin. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. Dec 10, 2008 this book has an interesting plot and characters. It is the dawn of the eighteenth century, when girls stay home and sew while men sail the high seas finding adventure, danger, and gold. Celia rees is the author of many books for young readers including the bestseller witch child. Free download or read online witch child pdf epub book.
Celia rees has followed the bestselling witch child with pirates. Glossary of pirate terms a conversation with celia rees reading group guide and activities for pirates celia rees i presume we need to make no apology for giving the name of history to the following sheets, tbo they contain nothing but the actions of a parcel of robbers. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 384 pages and is available in paperback format. Readers new to the author may be drawn in by the book s good. As pirates, they roam the seas, fight pitched battles against their foes and become embroiled in many a heartquickening adventure. When two young women meet under extraordinary circumstances in the eighteenthcentury west indies, they are unified in their desire to escape their oppressive lives. Celia rees has written over twenty novels and has become a leading writer for young adults with an international reputation. Oct 01, 2003 i read this book a while ago because we were studying pirates in school, i was 12 when i read it and ive read it numerous times since. Celia has a degree in history, a strong interest in which is evident in her brilliantly more about celia rees.
The book has been awarded with north east teenage book. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are nancy kington, minerva sharpe. I cant wait to get my hands on other books by celia rees, such as savoy another pirate book. Pdf witch child book by celia rees free download 240 pages. Celia rees has 36 books on goodreads with 97221 ratings.
It is recommended for grade 7 and up, but i would only recommend it for an older teen or young adult. When two young women meet under extraordinary circumstances in the eighteenth. The curse of the black pearl was releasedthe beginning of a resurgence of popularity of pirates. Throughout the book you will find yourself wondering what will happen next. But two unusually adventurous girls a rich merchants daughter, nancy kington, and her former plantation slave, minerva sharpe take to the high seas from jamaica on a ship the crew renames deliverance.
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