Pirate's Promise

by illust) Clyde Robert Bulla (Burchard, Peter D. Burchard (Illustrator)

CHILDREN'S BOOK

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Pirates, Childrens, Chapter Books, Adventure, Middle Grade

88 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 1958

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

After reading chapter one, I didn't think that I would like this story very much but then......... it took a turn for the better!

I really enjoyed this story of a boy who fights for his freedom with the goal of getting back to his sister and of the people (even a pirate) who helps him along the way.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderfully engaging children's book. I enjoyed reading it with my 8 and 10 year old boys-- it prompted some good discussions and questions.

[Ruthe Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book for elementary aged boys who will love the adventure and survival of young Tom, who experiences many misadventures on land and sea, brought on by wicked men – some being pirates. This was not the life Tom had envisioned for himself and his little sister after they became orphans. He had promised he would find work to provide a home of their own, including a garden for her. Not all the men in his life were evil, and because of their generosity and care for him, Tom finds his dream fulfilled in a most unusual way. What the elementary boys won’t realize is that Bulla’s presentation of evil men versus men of loyalty and commitment will plant a seed in their hearts to choose the latter path.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written for young readers not quite ready for regular chapter books, this book is engaging and well written. Indeed, my sole complaint is the niceness of the main pirate! If this is a child's first introduction to a pirate's life, they will be misled. It is this that keeps the book from achieving 5 stars. But, keeping in mind it's intended audience, the lovely ending & not-too-scary pirate make sense. I think young readers will enjoy this slim book.

[Dianna · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I first started this book, I was wondering, "What kind of book is this for young children?" This book ends well and has a message and a redemption in the end. If your children have a taste for pirates, they are sure to enjoy this book. The Highwaymen of the sea were a part of the historic landscape in history.

[Livi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review of Pirate's Promise

Rest In Peace Captain Land, And Be Brave Tom And Dinah And Benjy And Diggory The Crews Of Captain Land

[Erin Pierce · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not as enjoyable as some of Mr. Bulla's other novels. Just "ok".

[Samantha Brake · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book to my 1st grader. He didn't want me to put the book down. It could have ended a little better. I felt they left us hanging on Dinah at the end of the book.

[Jessica Podruchny · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book for a reader just getting into chapter books. It was also a good introduction to the idea of a historical fiction.

[American Girl · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great book! Especially for boys who may be reading below reading level, this book does not "talk down" to children, but has an excellent plot!

[Jamey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short, fun tale about an honorable pirate. Another success by Clyde Robert Bulla.

[Books Kids Like · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tom and Dinah go to live with their aunt after their parents die. Everything is fine until their uncle returns from the sea. Then, Tom is taken to London and sold as a bond servant to someone in America. On the journey, the ship is captured by pirates. Tom refuses to enter the long boat with the other passengers and crew. Instead, he asks the pirate captain for protection. Captain Land likes his boldness and agrees to take him. The pirate ship stops on an island near Florida for repairs. While there, a pirate named Captain Red tells Tom that he will help him return to London. Red intends to make Tom his cabin boy. The captains fight, and Captain Land is mortally wounded. Tom and Benjy, Captain Land's mate, escape in a fisherman's skiff. On another island they find a ship bound for Charleston, North Carolina. Tom buys passage with some of Captain Land's gold. From Charleston, he walks to the captain's family plantation. Master and Mistress Tanner ask him to stay and arrange for Dinah's passage to America.
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[Brandi · Rating 2 out of 5]

A transitional reader chapter book set in the 1700s or so, this book has a ultimately happy ending after a young boy is sold by his horrible uncle into slavery.

If this book was written today, it would be a horror story about a boy who, after being sold into slavery, is lied to by pirates, and is either killed or turned into a bloody-thirsty, depraved ubervillain ravaging the seas between America and Europe. Thankfully, it's not.

[Miss Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

gr 2-3 87 pgs

1716, England / US. 12 year old orphan Tom Pippin is determined to be reunited with his sister Dinah, still in England. After the death of their parents, their uncle sold Tom to a sea captain to be a bonded servant. When the ship is attacked by pirates, Tom asks the pirate captain for help returning back to England. But can a pirate be trusted.

Good read that I would recommend to reluctant readers since there is a lot of action and short chapters.

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

The greatest third grade struggling reader book group for boys book ever! Simple language, lots if action. Pistols and swords? A duel between Capt. Red and Capt. Land? All signs point to awesomely engaged eight year old boys.

My kiddos wanted to write a sequel, they loved it so much.

[Kelly Hargrove · Rating 5 out of 5]

great young reader especially for boys... introduces concept of bonded servitude vs slavery. Dueling...