The Dark Frigate (Newbery Medal Winner), (Paperback)

from TadAD

Hawes tells the story of Philip Marsham, an orphan who runs away to sea to get away from the unloving woman who takes care of him. His ship is seized by pirates and Philip is forced to join them or...

from debnance

Philip Marsham signed on to work on a ship. Before he had traveled far, however, pirates on the ship kill the ship's captain and part of the crew and take the ship over. Philip has no choice but to...

from MaowangVater

England is on the brink of civil war when Philip Marscham is washed up in London after his father's death at sea. The adventurous young seafarer strikes out on his own, but soon finds himself unwit...

from tjsjohanna

This is an adventure story, perfect for boys. However, modern boys might be at pains to get through it, which is a shame. The hero of this book is brave, true, and confident in his ability and wort...

from knsievert

I thought maybe I'd like this Newbery winner a bit better because, well, there were pirates. But I didn't. I even tried to appreciate it a little more and give it two stars, but it has now been dow...