Thursday, April 4, 2013

Brave Girl Pirates

Avast me hearties, girls can be pirates, too!  Here are a couple of fearless female swashbucklers.

"The Pirate Girl's Treasure: an Origami Adventure" by Peyton Leung
A young pirate girl finds a letter from her grandfather.  The clues take her on a wild adventure with an origami activity for each step.  A fun book for one-on-one sharing with connection activity.  It will appeal to any preschooler or older kids will enjoy the origami. 



"Pirate Girl" by Cornelia Funke
 Molly is sailing to meet her grandmother, when she gets kidnapped by pirates.  Captain Firebird and her ruthless crew intend to hold her for ransom.  Molly has a clever plan: she sends messages in bottles for help.  At last, Molly is rescued by the hero of the story-her mother! Best suited for Kindergarten to second grade.



"Hannah Pritchard: Pirate of the Revolution" by Bonnie Pryor
Hannah Pritchard is a young girl during the Revolutionary War.  She keeps her identity a secret by dressing like a boy and gets a job on the Sea Hawk.  Hannah shows bravery when her skills are testing throughout her high seas pirate adventure.  This historical fiction is best for grades 3 to 5.

--Angie R., Headquarters

 

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