Devil's Ballast

Name: Devil's Ballast
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925773460
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By Meg Caddy

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In Devil's Ballast by Meg Caddy, the story follows the adventures of Anne Bonny, an audacious female pirate navigating the treacherous waters of the Caribbean. As she disguises herself and confronts various challenges, Anne must outsmart her adversaries and face her own turbulent past. Set against a backdrop of high seas and hidden dangers, the tale explores themes of identity, freedom, and courage.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by historical adventures and captivating tales of piracy. With vibrant storytelling, it brings the high seas to life in a way that appeals to young readers fascinated by daring escapades and strong, resilient characters. If you love stories about adventure, courage, and determination, this book is bound to captivate your imagination.

Devil's Ballast

A cutthroat and daring new YA release, featuring one of history’s greatest anti-heroines.

A cutthroat and daring new YA release, featuring one of history's greatest anti-heroines.

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A cutthroat and daring new YA release, featuring one of history's greatest anti-heroines.

Anne Bonny was eighteen when she ran away from her violent husband, James, into the arms of pirate captain Calico Jack Rackham. Now she's ensconced aboard Jack's ship Ranger, passing as a cabin boy and playing her ruthless part in a crew that is raining down mayhem and murder on the ships of the Caribbean. But James Bonny is willing to pay to get his 'property' back. And pirate-hunter Captain Barnet is happy to take his money. The Ranger's a fast ship—Anne might just be able to outrun Barnet. But can she outrun the consequences of her relationship with Calico Jack?

Devil's Ballast is action-packed yet nuanced, culturally relevant and sharp as a cutlass. Based on the true story of Anne Bonny, this new novel by the remarkable Meg Caddy brings to life one of history's most fascinating anti-heroines.

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Devil's Ballast by Meg Caddy is praised as a thrilling adventure featuring a sharp-tongued, savvy female pirate. Reviewers commend its historical authenticity, engaging action, and strong characterisation, making it an exciting read for those interested in action-filled historical fiction. The novel also effectively weaves in themes of personal growth, sexuality, and the challenges of a marginalised existence, ensuring a captivating and relevant seafaring tale.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925773460

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 304g

Pages: 288

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Meg Caddy Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Meg Caddy is a bookseller by day and a boarding-school tutor by night. Her first book, Waer, was shortlisted for the 2013 Text Prize and the 2017 CBCA Children's Book Awards. She lives with two rescue cats and an ever-expanding bookshelf.

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