Mary Read: Pirate in Disguise
Christina Leaf, Tate Yotter
Library Binding
(Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2020)
Disguised as a man, Mary Read set sail from Holland in the 1700s. Her thirst for adventure led her into daring acts, from cannonfire-filled raids to heroic duels. This graphic title traces Reads life from her early days in the military to her adventures on the high seas as a privateer, mutineer, and feared pirate. Engaging dialogue and detailed illustrations draw readers in, while quotes, a map, and a timeline add historical context. Readers will love learning about the swashbuckling life of the Caribbeans most fierce pirate in disguise!