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Once caught, it’s harder still to let a pirate go When Annalisa Townsend’s ship is set upon by pirates in search of her father’s treasure, one of the crew, James Sterling, discovers her in the hold. When he moves to take her necklace, she begs him not to, as it is all she has left of her... read more
Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit
- - pirate catcher Annalisa Townsend ends up falling in love with pirate James Sterling, who stole a kiss from her
Summary edit
Annalisa Townsend is kissed by a pirate called James Sterling when her ship is attacked and taken over by the terrible Crimson Kelly. A year later, Annalisa wants to free her father, who was responsible for the treasure lost to Crimson Kelly, from jail by finding James Sterling with her friend... read more
Characters/People edit
- Annalisa (Anna) Townsend: A beautiful, ambitious young lady who is slowly falling in love with James Sterling.
- James Sterling: A young pirate who is falling in love with Annalisa after stealing a kiss.
- Nathaniel: Part of Annalisa's crew, he is the quartermaster and is in love with Annalisa and despises James. A privateer.
- Kane: Burly man who is a part of Annalisa's crew. Assigned to guard Sterling.
- Crimson Kelly: Notorious pirate and original captain to James. Like a father to him.
- Ferret: A pirate 'friend' to James who was captained by Crimson Kelly along with James. Northrup calls him "Weasel"
- Rogers: The Governor of New Providence. Suspects Anna's father of pirating.
- Black Bart Roberts: Another pirate captain on the ocean. The most ruthless and the most feared. It's said he's taken 400 ships.
- Sam Baker: A powder monkey on board the Dangerous Lady
Quotes edit
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“"I love you, too," he whispered hoarsely. Leaning back, he gazed into her eyes. "You're the only treasure I'll ever need."”
James Sterling
Setting & Locations edit
Caribbean Ocean
- The Dangerous Lady: Annalisa and Nathaniel's ship
- Phantom Mist: Kelly Crimson's ship
- New Providence: The place where Annalisa's father is being held.
- Mourning: The city that Annalisa and her father are building.
First Sentence edit
Annalisa Townsend didn't know which terrified her more: the razor-sharp edge of the dagger pressed against her throat or the ruthless glare of the pirate who'd shoved her against the wall with the harsh words, "Hold your tongue or I'll remove it."
Table of Contents edit
Prologue: The Caribbean 1720
Ch 1: Nouvelle-Orleans One Year Later
Ch 2:
Glossary edit
- Cat-o'-nine-tails: A rope with nine cords used as a lash
- Devil rot you: profanity
- Gibbet: a hanging iron cage where corpses were placed to rot as a warning
- Handsomely now: hurry up
- Me hearties: my mates
- Pirogue: a canoelike boat
- Pox take you: profanity
Authors & Contributors edit
- Jade Parker (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: May 2007
ISBN: 9780439026949
Page Count: 230
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: May 2007
ISBN: 9780439026949
Page Count: 230
Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Young AdultsThere isn't anything to bad in the book. The worst is a few kisses and some sword fighting. The 9-12 group could probably read it as well.
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