Abigail Adams, Pirate of the Caribbean (Time Twisters) - Softcover

Sheinkin, Steve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1250207886 ISBN 13: 9781250207883

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press, 2019

Synopsis

Abigail Adams, Pirate of the Caribbean, is a chapter book in the Time Twisters series by award-winning author Steve Sheinkin about what happens when a famous First Lady tires of life in the White House. Also check out Abraham Lincoln, Pro Wrestler!

WARNING: DO NOT BELIEVE THE STORY YOU’RE ABOUT TO READ.

Well, you can believe some of it. There is some real history. But also hijinks. Time travel. And famous figures setting off on adventures that definitely never happened―till now. Time is getting twisted, and it’s up to two kids to straighten things out.

Abraham Lincoln may have returned to history books, but other historical figures saw what he did―and now they know they can escape from their times, too. When Abigail Adams decides there’s more to life than doing chores in the White House, she joins a crew of Caribbean pirates! Can siblings Abby and Doc set history straight? Or will they be the ones who need to be rescued?

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About this title

About the Author:

Steve Sheinkin is the acclaimed author of fast-paced, cinematic nonfiction histories for young readers, including The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights; The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery; Bomb: The Race to Build--and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon; Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War; and Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team. His accolades include a Newbery Honor, three Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards, a Sibert Medal, and three National Book Award finalist honors. Sheinkin lives in Saratoga Springs, New York, with his wife and two children.

Neil Swaab is a New York City–based illustrator, designer, and author. His work has graced the covers and interiors of numerous books for children including the New York Times bestseller Big Fat Liar by James Patterson and Neil's own series, The Secrets to Ruling School. He has also animated for TV an enjoys teaching at Parsons School of Design.

Review:

“A historical home run!” ―Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of Captain Underpants

“A dash of history. A scoop of fun. Give this book to hungry readers everywhere!” ―Jennifer L. Holm, New York Times–bestselling author of The Fourteenth Goldfish

“Imagine what the world would be like if Steve Sheinkin had decided to become a NASCAR driver instead of one of the finest history writers I know of. Or what if Neil Swaab chose to be a pastry chef instead of becoming one of the most clever cartoonists alive? Well, those guys might be happy, but it would be a very dull world indeed because we wouldn't have the terrific "Time Twisters" series for our reading pleasure. If you want to have fun while simultaneously learning some truly valuable lessons about history, then you absolutely MUST read these books.” ―Nick Bruel, New York Times–bestselling author of the Bad Kitty series

Undefeated:

“A model of research and documentation as well as of stylish writing that tells an always absorbing story.” ―Booklist, starred review

“A gifted storyteller who never forgets the story in history. . . . Superb nonfiction that will entertain as it informs.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Most Dangerous:
“Easily the best study of the Vietnam War available for teen readers.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review

The Port Chicago 50:
“Sheinkin delivers another meticulously researched WWII story.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review

Bomb:
“This is edge-of-the-seat material.” ―The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review

The Notorious Benedict Arnold:
“American history is brought to life in this engaging story of revolution and treason.” ―School Library Journal, starred review

About this edition

• Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1250207886
• ISBN 13: 9781250207883
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176
• Illustrator: Swaab Neil