Blackbeard's Treasure

In the eighteenth century during the golden age of piracy in the Caribbean, eleven-year-old Abigail Buckler lives with her father in the Caribbean. When pirates attack, her old certainties about right and wrong, good and bad start to unravel, and she discovers the real pirates of the Caribbean.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 05 January 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

A captivating pirate tale set in the eighteenth century during the golden age of piracy in the Caribbean, this book is perfect for fans of Emma Carroll and Jacqueline Wilson. In 1718, pirate ships sailed the oceans, and brutal slave masters controlled the plantations. Eleven-year-old Abigail Buckler lived with her father in the Caribbean, where her clothes were made of finest muslin, preventing her from playing in them. She was not even allowed to go out alone. However, her life took an unexpected turn when pirates attacked. Suddenly, her old certainties about right and wrong, good and bad, started to unravel.

Blackbeard's Treasure is a page-turning, swashbuckling adventure that delves into the real pirates of the Caribbean. It offers historical detail about the Atlantic slave trade, the ravages of empire, and the human cost of providing luxuries like sugar, cotton, and tobacco to Europe. Abigail's journey is filled with adventure, danger, and self-discovery, as she learns to navigate the treacherous waters of the Caribbean and discovers the true nature of the pirates she encounters.

This book is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction, adventure, and the intriguing world of pirates. It will transport you to a time of bravery, treachery, and heroism, and leave you eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series.

Weight: 206g
Dimension: 210 x 259 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801990967