Privateer's Apprentice
The driving plot, including a harrowing battle at sea and an escapade on a mysterious island, whets readers appetites for more action. --School Library Journal, Feb. 2013IRA Children s and Young Adult Book Award 2013 Intermediate Fiction Winner: Susan Verrico s debut novel, Privateer s Apprentice, is a historical fiction treasure. Set in 1712 in the Carolina Territory, readers will be immediately drawn into the rich story world and become attached to its multi-dimensional characters. Jameson, the 13-year old son of a printer, has been recently orphaned, imprisoned, and sold into indentured servitude to the local baker. Just when he thinks his life could not get much worse, he is kidnapped by pirates and forced to live a life at sea. As Jameson proves his worth and finds his own place within the brigand of pirates, Verrico highlights the depth of humanity in her complex characters and reminds readers that one cannot judge people based on perceptions or first impressions. --IRA Children s and Young Adult Book Award 2013 Intermediate Fiction Winner:ABA's Fall 2012 New Voices Pick (Ages 8-12) --ABA's Fall 2012 New Voices Pick (Ages 8-12)