Books with title The Pirates of Penn Cove

A boy who’s all alone. A move to a mysterious misty island. An ancient pirate ship seeking forgotten treasure. Dylan Wylde’s terrified of everything. His brother’s a bully, he’s left his friends behind and now he’s been forced to move to Whidbey Island, or Weirdbey Island as the locals call it.Throw in a secret society, a monstrous sea beast, and a desperate chase to find a mysterious treasure before a cursed pirate and his ghostly crew reach it first. And he hasn’t even unpacked yet.Readers Reviews:“Pirates of Penn Cove is a fun fast-paced middle grade read perfect for kids who enjoy Goosebumps or spooky, mysterious adventure stories. Also a fun easy read for adults who like a bit of an adventure.”“This was a well-written book with great characters, great plot, and loads of eerie fun. There is nothing violent in the book to upset younger readers, but there is enough mysterious happenings to keep the older folks entertained.”“(Reviewing on behalf of my 11 yr who read this book)I absolutely loved it! Just the right amount of scary. It kept me on the edge of my seat!”Perfect for Ages 8-12, and readers who love whimsy, wonder and fantastical adventures.

The Pirates of PenzanceWilliam Schwenck Gilbert, English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator (1836 – 1911)This ebook presents «The Pirates of Penzance», from William Schwenck Gilbert. A dynamic table of contents enables to jump directly to the chapter selected.Table of Contents- About This Book- Dramatis Personae- Act I. The Pirates Of Penzance- Act I. Finale- Act Ii. The Pirates Of Penzance- Act Ii. Finale

Learning About Duty And Love In The Comic Opera The Pirates Of PenzanceOne of the most famous comic operas of the 19th century is without a doubt The Pirates of Penzance by W.S. Gilbert. and music composed by Arthur Sullivan. This opera was the first Sullivan and Gilbert collaboration to be introduced in the US first, as the state didn’t offer copyrights to foreigners. However, due to problems in London with their previous success H.M.S. Pinafore having authorization productions mounted and no royalties paid, they decided to open in the US.The story is about a young lad named Frederic who has been serving as an apprentice to a band of “tender-hearted” pirates for 21 years. Soon after his 21st birthday he meets a beautiful young woman called Mabel, who is also the daughter of the renowned Major General Stanley, and they fall in love with each other right away. However, it appears that Frederic got things wrong as he later finds out that he was born on the 29th of February. Technically, that means that he has just one birthday every lap year. In his indenture it is specified that he must serve until his 21st birthday, which means that he will have to serve for 63 more years.Mabel is devastated when she hears that Frederic is bound to serve that long, especially with his sense of loyalty preventing him from running away. She promises that she will wait for him, and from here things just take a different turn. The broken-hearted woman will turn to the police, the pirates will attack Major-General and the end will most likely amuse everyone.So read about loyalty, true love and a series of funny events that will keep you laughing to the end in The Pirates of Penzance; or, the Slave of Duty.

The Pirates of Penzance ACT I (Scene.-A rocky seashore on the coast of Cornwall. In the distance is a calm sea, on which a schooner is lying at anchor. Rock L. sloping down to L.C. of stage. Under these rocks is a cavern, the entrance to which is seen at first entrance L. A natural arch of rock occupies the R.C. of the stage. As the curtain rises groups of pirates are discovered -- some drinking, some playing cards. SAMUEL, the Pirate Lieutenant, is going from one group to another, filling the cups from a flask. FREDERIC is seated in a despondent attitude at the back of the scene. RUTH kneels at his feet.) OPENING CHORUS ALL: Pour, O pour the pirate sherry; Fill, O fill the pirate glass; And, to make us more than merry Let the pirate bumper pass. SAMUEL: For today our pirate 'prentice Rises from indentures freed; Strong his arm, and keen his scent is He's a pirate now indeed! ALL: Here's good luck to Fred'ric's ventures! Fred'ric's out of his indentures. SAMUEL: Two and twenty, now he's rising, And alone he's fit to fly, Which we're bent on signalizing With unusual revelry.