Pirateology: The Pirate Hunter's Companion (Ologies)
by Captain William Lubber
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Author: Captain William LubberBrand: Zonderkidz
Editor: Dugald A. Steer
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-07-11
ISBN: 0763631434
Number of pages: 32
Publisher: Candlewick
Book Reviews of Pirateology: The Pirate Hunter's Companion (Ologies)
Book Review: Trim the Sails and Engage Imagination Drive
Summary: 5 Stars
Technically, this is a fictional work; however, I feel more comfortable lumping it in with the family of pre-teen picture books that cover the history of pirates during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, a period more commonly referred to as the Golden Age of Piracy. The author uses the story of a fictional pirate hunter chasing an equally fictional female pirate to provide a framework on which to hang tidbits of pirate history.
Like the Eyewitness, Discovery and Kingfisher family of youth picture books, this one is crowded with illustrations and brief passages of historical prose that provide a basic background on piracy suitable for children and those with limited attention spans. There the comparison stops, Pirateology goes well beyond by providing an interactive element with the numerous foldouts, mock notebooks, sealed envelopes with inserted maps and notes, and variety of other interactive items sure to keep the reader engaged.
The prose is not difficult, but does include enough vocabulary to stretch young minds. The artwork varies from a vintage sepia look to colorful original artwork. The overall presentation is excellent and looks reasonably durable. I would recommend that use of the book by those under 9 years of age be supervised to preserve the various ties and foldouts as well as to prevent misplacing the inserts and notes. Bottom line is that this is a fun introduction to the history of piracy during the Golden Age. For those beyond the level of such a children's book I might suggest the various Osprey books on buccaneers and pirates by Angus Konstam.
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Summary of Pirateology: The Pirate Hunter's Companion (Ologies)
Aar! Hoist the sails for a lavish new discovery filled with treasures ? a magnificent resource for pirate lovers everywhere. The eagerly awaited new title in the best-selling ?Ology series ? more than 5 million sold worldwide!Step lively, pirate foes and fanciers! Mysterious booty found inside a long-lost sea chest, hidden for hundreds of years off the coast of Newfoundland, has just been uncovered for your enjoyment. Within these covers is the fascinating eighteenth-century journal of Captain William Lubber, an earnest soul who sailed the seas in search of the vicious female pirate Arabella Drummond. Prepare for a mesmerizing tale of the golden age of piracy ? from storm-tossed sailing ships to tantalizing treasure islands, from pirates? flags and fashions to their wily weapons and wicked ways. An extraordinary find for pirateologists, here is a true and complete companion for the dedicated pirate hunter.
Pirateology?s special treasures include:
? a stunning cover bearing a working compass and glittering gems?treasure map with a missing piece ? for the canny reader to find
? multiple flaps, maps, charts, and booklets harboring codes and clues
? intricate drawings of ships? interiors
? a packet of gold dust ? a pocket sundial
? a cache of pirate letters, pieces of eight? and a jewel as a final reward
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