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64 pp.
| Candlewick |
October, 2001 |
TradeISBN 0-7636-0848-3$$17.99
(3)
1-3
Illustrated by
Chris Riddell.
In a profusely illustrated oversize volume, Jake joins the crew of the Greyhound in 1716; the ship is later overtaken by pirates. As the vessel sails from North Carolina to the Indies, Jake records experiences ranging from assisting in an amputation to riding out a storm. The color artwork teems with action and Dickensian sea characters. A lengthy historical note concludes the volume. Bib., glos., ind.