Once A Pirate

Heart-stopping Games, Heroes and Villains from the Docks of San Pedro. . .This book will draw you into the soul of a small town on the docks of the Los Angeles Harbor-a town with a never-say-die attitude in sports from the sandlots to the streets, and a reputation for never backing down from a fight. A town where words like loyalty, family, pride, and love are exhibited every day, and generation after generation carry on the traditions that make it one of the most recognizable towns in the US. From the wealthy neighborhoods above Western Avenue to projects below Pacific Avenue; from Cliffs of Point Fermin Park to the five points that separate San Pedro from Harbor City, one thing remains a constant: San Pedro is a town of winners and they are proud of it. In Once a Pirate Always a Pirate, the town shares some of its most exciting and hilarious moments. Meet its greatest heroes and some of its most adventurous youths and borderline criminals in this fun and entertaining account of San Pedro, where being called a rat is a term of endearment, and the high school kids take great pride in being pirates-San Pedro Pirates.

Pulled from the freezing ocean after crashing her fighter jet, pilot Carly finds herself in the hot embrace of a pirate, and senses that her journey into passion has only just set sail.

A broken bond... Talon Montgomery has no reason to love his family. The illegitimate son of a wealthy earl, ignore by his father and out of touch with his brother, he has made his own way in the world as a privateer. When he is arrested for piracy, he desperately reaches out to the earl for help, only to be offered a devil's bargain: Seduce his brother's wife in exchange for the lives of his crew. A neglected bride... Lady Katherine Sutcliff has been married to Talon's brother for two years yet has never spent a night in his bed. Unhappy and isolated, Katherine never expects her father-in-law to go so far as to barter her to his illegitimate son in order to produce an heir. When she reluctantly finds herself on a voyage to America with her husband and his brother, Katherine finds herself in the middle of a dangerous game with no idea that she is about to lose something far more precious than her virtue. A borrowed wife... When Talon agrees to entice his brother's wife, he never expects to wind up fighting for her heart. Now Talon's carefully constructed plans are about to come tumbling down, for God help him, the unthinkable is occurring—he's falling in love. Although her husband's false vows have already dashed her dreams, Katherine instinctively trusts his brother. But as the beguiling pirate wreaks havoc on her—body, mind, and soul—what will happen when Talon's deception is uncovered? And what if Talon refuses to relinquish his borrowed bride, no matter what the cost?

A National Bestseller! "A beautiful, generous, fun collaboration of story and illustration and pirate tattoos. Seriously wise pirate advice for everyone." - Jon Scieszka, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature CeCe dreams of being a pirate. When the neighborhood boys tell her that she can't, she wonders where to begin. Luckily, she suspects her grandpa must know something about being a pirate--why else would he have all those tattoos? As he shares each tattoo, Grandpa and CeCe are transported from adventure to adventure, and CeCe discovers that there are all kinds of ways to be a pirate--Be BRAVE! Be QUICK! Be INDEPENDENT! And FUN!--and most of all, whether you're a pirate or not, the most important thing you can do is to BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. This heartwarming and imaginative story from Isaac Fitzgerald and bestselling illustrator Brigette Barrager is a vibrant, joyful expression of what it means to be all kinds of wonderful things . . . including a pirate.

The adventures of a group of children who set out on a boat trip and run into a pirate ship.

In 1668, a young Jamaican girl, Kemosha, secures her freedom from enslavement and finds her true self while sailing to Panama with the legendary Captain Morgan. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection "Inspired by accounts of women pirates, this fantastical tale represents the era’s cruelty without romanticizing it. Kemosha’s love and persistence combine with forceful action, the terror of harsh racism and passionate, colourful language." —The Toronto Star In 1668, fifteen-year-old Kemosha is sold by a slave owner to a tavern keeper in Port Royal, Jamaica—the “wickedest city on earth.” She soon flees from a brutal assault and finds herself in the company of a mysterious free Black man, Ravenhide, who teaches her the fine art of swordplay, introduces her to her soul mate, Isabella, and helps her win her freedom. Ravenhide is a privateer for the notorious Captain Morgan aboard his infamous ship, the Satisfaction. At Ravenhide’s encouragement, Morgan invites Kemosha to join them on a pillaging voyage to Panama. As her swashbuckling legend grows, she realizes she has the chance to earn enough to buy the freedom of her loved ones—if she can escape with her life . . .