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The Dark Frigate
The Dark Frigate
Author: Charles Boardman Hawes
In seventeenth century England, a terrible accident forces orphaned Philip Marsham to flee London in fear for his life. Bred to the sea, he signs on with the "Rose of Devon," a dark frigate bound for the quiet shores of Newfoundland. — Philip's bold spirit and knowledge of the sea soon win him his captain's regard. But when the "Rose of Devon" ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780316350969
ISBN-10: 0316350966
Publication Date: 6/1971
Reading Level: Young Adult
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3.5 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Little Brown Co (Juv)
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
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"No one, we tink, has written so perfect a pirate tale since
Treasure Island."--New York Herald Tribune

A Newbery Medal winner.
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newbery winner! pirates!
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The Dark Frigate seemed a little slow in places, but turned out to be okay. It is set in the 17th century London where Philip Marsham flees after a terrible accident and signs on with the Rose of Devon, a dark frigate bound for Newfoundland. During the voyage, the frigate is seized by pirates and Philip is forced to join them.

It won the Newbery Medal award.

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