Young Henry King was first mate on a merchant ship that was taking goods from England to the American colony of Virginia when it was captured by a Dutch privateer. When his captain and most of the crew were taken aboard the privateer, Henry found himself in a battle of both brains and brawn against the young Dutch man chosen to command his ship. Could he outwit his inexperienced adversary and save the English ship?
First Mate Henry King and the Privateer
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Product Description
This swashbuckling series explores some of the pirates who sailed the open seas around America, as well as the privateersmen who defended their country when it could not defend itself, often changing history in the process. These books are printed in a special dyslexia-friendly font that makes them easier for some children with visual processing problems to read. A special feature of the books is that each two-page spread contains a QR code that links to audio of the book being narrated. Children can listen and follow along to help them learn the words that they are seeing.
The Pirates and Privateers Dyslexia Series offers a way for children with reading difficulties to enjoy reading and American history in a rare and wonderfully accessible combination that they will treasure for years to come.
Titles in Series:
Peter Francis, Buccaneer
First Mate Henry King and the Privateer
Captain Kidd, Pirate
Blackbeard’s Greatest Battle
Stede Bonnet, Landlubber Pirate
Silas Talbot, Heroic Privateersman
Additional Information
Weight | .2 kg |
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Dimensions | 11 × 8.5 × .2 in |
ISBN 13 | 9780898247343 |
Author | Royal Fireworks Press Publication |
Publisher | Royal Fireworks Press |
Format | Paperback |
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