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The Dark Frigate
The Dark Frigate
Author: Charles Boardman Hawes
In seventeenth century England, a terrible accident forces orphaned Philip Marsham to flee London in fear for his life. Bred to the sea, he signs on with the "Rose of Devon," a dark frigate bound for the quiet shores of Newfoundland. — Philip's bold spirit and knowledge of the sea soon win him his captain's regard. But when the "Rose of Devon" is...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780316350099
ISBN-10: 0316350095
Pages: 264
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
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Publisher: Little, Brown
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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The story develop very slow at the begining. The action start to pick up the middle where the character begin to develop and the stories run fluently.
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17th Century England leaves orphan Philip Marsham to flee London to the sea life he was bred for winning him his Captain's regards. But seized by pirates, Phil is forced to accompany " gentlemen of fortune on their pirate expiditions.
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"No one, we tink, has written so perfect a pirate tale since
Treasure Island."--New York Herald Tribune

A Newbery Medal winner.


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