The Ship of Lost Souls
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Price:
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$14.99
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On Sale:
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09/02/2009
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Formats:
Trade PB
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Legend has it there’s a treasure in the Islands. Everyone’s after it,
including Jem Fitzgerald and his explorer uncle, Finn, the Islanders, and
pirates. Even the infamous crew known as the Lost Souls—rumoured to be
ghosts—has set their spyglasses on it. But only Uncle Finn holds the map to the
treasure—until he’s kidnapped by pirates and made to walk the plank, after
quickly handing off the precious map to Jem. Before the pirates can send Jem
overboard, he’s rescued by the Lost Souls. It’s the fright of his life—until he
discovers that the so-called ghosts are actually children!
Sailing the Island waters, the Lost Souls, led by the daring
young captain Scarlet McCray, offer haven and adventure to children in need. But
can Scarlet convince Jem to give up the map? Can she quiet the mutinous
rumblings of her crew? Or will the reign of the Lost Souls end with her?
The debut novel from talented young writer Rachelle Delaney,
The Ship of Lost Souls turns pirate clichés upside down in an adventure
that is bright, fresh and fast paced. Heaped with humour, this is a rollicking
story that boys and girls will love for its themes of loyalty, friendship and
confidence—and because it’s just plain fun.
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Author Extras
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Critical Praise for
The Ship of Lost Souls
"A perfect and exciting parable for modern times.... The New World islands depicted are at once familiar and otherworldly, her take on piracy as a foil for plundering colonial powers is brilliant, and her placing of children in charge of their own destiny amid a lawless society is highly appealing to pre-teens. [Ship of Lost Souls] combines classic themes and appealing adventure in the most seamless way possible."
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CM Magazine, Highly Recommended ****/4
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The Ship of Lost Souls
Legend has it there’s a treasure in the Islands. Everyone’s after it, including Jem Fitzgerald and his explorer uncle, Finn, the Islanders, and pirates. Even the infamous crew known as the Lost Souls—rumoured to be ghosts—has set their spyglasses on it. But only Uncle Finn holds the map to the...
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The Lost Souls of Island X
Scarlet and Jem and the rest of the Lost Souls are now on Island X, settling themselves in the clearing and keeping an eye on the aras (the beautiful red birds that hide rubies in their nests). While Scarlet deals with her newfound ability to channel the feelings of the island's animals, and Jem...
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