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Publisher Unknown (1969)
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Two women who sailed with Calico Jack Rackham and his pirates in the early 1700s do their best to defend their ship while the men on board are busy drinking.
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LibraryThing member biblio_girl
This book tells of the adventures of real-life female pirates who sailed the seas in the 1700's. The beautiful pictures and rhyming text help make this tale even more engaging. The author's note in the back of the book gives a brief history of Anne Bonney and Mary Reade.
LibraryThing member ShutterBugSara.T
This poem is based off of the two most famous female pirates in history; Anne Bonney and Mary Reade who sailed the seas in the 1700’s. This is the epic ballad of their capture and how their fast thinking saved them from the same fate there male crew members suffered.
This poem is perfect for
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young girls! Pirates today play a huge part in pop culture. And while boys and girls alike read and love pirate stories, this story is about two very strong women in history. It is a very good example of “what ever boys can do, girls can do too!” In today’s society where there is equality of gender, it its great to see stories that promote woman in a situation where men are usually seen. The pictures in this poem were great as well! They had a painted feel and went very well with the text. The language flowed like a traditional rhyming poem and the “old language” was fun to read! Show Less
LibraryThing member nmhale
I love the poem in this book, and I love the illustrations. Yolen frequently writes about strong women characters, and in this case, it's female pirates. Not an idealized view, either, but tough women who hold their own with the men.
The story is told in rhyme, and focuses on when the government
Yolen manages the rhyme scheme very well, with a repeating refrain that is haunting and beautiful. She is a master with words. I am always moved by strong imagery and great use of literary devices, and and Yolen is one of my favorite children's authors because she delivers in both areas. Her works are extremely diverse but her powerful language stays true in most of them. The story she tells here is particularly wonderful because she captures the romance of the high seas and the sea battle, but also shows women who are real, who are the fighters and thinkers and not just figure heads. Shannon's lovely illustration complement the story. Every time I look at this picture book, I am filled with the urge to share it or read it out loud, it is so evocative of the mystery of pirates and the sea and women.
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ship Albion tracks down famous pirate ship Vanity. The only pirates on duty are Anne Bonny and Mary Reade - all the male pirates are too drunk to fight. Outnumbered, the women fight hard, but are eventually taken. However, in court, when all the men are sentenced to death, Anne and Mary use their wits to save themselves.Yolen manages the rhyme scheme very well, with a repeating refrain that is haunting and beautiful. She is a master with words. I am always moved by strong imagery and great use of literary devices, and and Yolen is one of my favorite children's authors because she delivers in both areas. Her works are extremely diverse but her powerful language stays true in most of them. The story she tells here is particularly wonderful because she captures the romance of the high seas and the sea battle, but also shows women who are real, who are the fighters and thinkers and not just figure heads. Shannon's lovely illustration complement the story. Every time I look at this picture book, I am filled with the urge to share it or read it out loud, it is so evocative of the mystery of pirates and the sea and women.
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LibraryThing member eurbanowicz
Yolen retells the story of Anne Bonney and Mary Reade, two female pirates aboard the Vanity. While they were arrested and sentenced to death, they escaped their sentence by claiming they were with child. RESPONSE: I love pirates, I love strong women, and I love this book because it combines the
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two. The artwork is great, and the "ballad" actually feels musical. As I read it I started singing it because it works so well. THEMES/CONCEPTS: feminism, pirates, historical women Show Less
LibraryThing member matthewbloome
The reoccurring verse and the lyrical style are both very well done, though I was hung up on the meter a few times while reading this and had to reread a line to make it fit. It was a nice telling of the story of Mary Reade and Anne Bonney and did Calico Jack the appropriate disservice a scalawag
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such as him deserved. This is not at all the style I've grown used to seeing from David Shannon though. It was far more detailed and dark than other work he's done, particularly the pirate series he did. Impressive book. Show Less
LibraryThing member lissabeth21
This lyrical poem filled our bedtime with the rhythm of another time. History came alive and intrigued both my kids. Glad for the historic fact end notes that helped round out this story. My son is starting to recognize Jane Yolen and love her as much as I do!
LibraryThing member books-n-pickles
A fun poem in the Robert Louis Stevenson tradition telling the tale of pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Reade. There aren't enough "serious" pirate picture books out there! But this one could have benefited from a couple of verses about the women's daring exploits as pirates before their downfall and a
Some parents might find awkward questions about how both Anne and Mary are pregnant at the end, with no mentions of fathers. Bet I'm going to see some negative reviews to that effect!
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picture of them fighting in action, instead of just getting captured. Some parents might find awkward questions about how both Anne and Mary are pregnant at the end, with no mentions of fathers. Bet I'm going to see some negative reviews to that effect!
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The Ballad of the Pirate Queens by Jane Yolen (Paperback)