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Chasing the Nightbird

by Krista Russell
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A brave young protagonist must rely on his wits and his friends to navigate dangers and escape an unwelcome fate in this action-packed historical novel.
 
As the son of famous Black Jack Valera, the best whaler on the eastern seaboard, thirteen-year-old Cape Verdean Lucky Valera has led a charmed life. Then his father dies and his estranged half-brother Fortuna, kidnaps him. Lucky's hopes of joining the crew of the Nightbird are dashed as Fortuna forces him into servitude at a textile mill.
 
When Lucky meets Emmeline, a spirited girl with abolitionist sympathies, and Daniel, who has escaped from slavery, his dream to return to his old life once again seems within reach. That is, if he and his new friends can outwit and outrun Fortuna and an enraged slave trader, both of whom will stop at nothing to get back what they believe is their rightful property.
 
Krista Russell has created a fast-paced historical adventure that will keep readers hooked. Rich with historical detail, Chasing the Nightbird offers readers a glimpse into the past during a period of tremendous social and political upheaval, touching upon industrialization, the whaling industry in New England, and slavery.
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Publisher: Holiday House

Kindle Book

  • Release date: March 1, 2016

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781561458691
  • File size: 534 KB
  • Release date: March 1, 2016

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781561458691
  • File size: 534 KB
  • Release date: March 1, 2016
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Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
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subjects

Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature Historical Fiction

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:4.6
Lexile® Measure:680
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:3

A brave young protagonist must rely on his wits and his friends to navigate dangers and escape an unwelcome fate in this action-packed historical novel.
 
As the son of famous Black Jack Valera, the best whaler on the eastern seaboard, thirteen-year-old Cape Verdean Lucky Valera has led a charmed life. Then his father dies and his estranged half-brother Fortuna, kidnaps him. Lucky's hopes of joining the crew of the Nightbird are dashed as Fortuna forces him into servitude at a textile mill.
 
When Lucky meets Emmeline, a spirited girl with abolitionist sympathies, and Daniel, who has escaped from slavery, his dream to return to his old life once again seems within reach. That is, if he and his new friends can outwit and outrun Fortuna and an enraged slave trader, both of whom will stop at nothing to get back what they believe is their rightful property.
 
Krista Russell has created a fast-paced historical adventure that will keep readers hooked. Rich with historical detail, Chasing the Nightbird offers readers a glimpse into the past during a period of tremendous social and political upheaval, touching upon industrialization, the whaling industry in New England, and slavery.
Expand title description text
Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature Historical Fiction
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Holiday House

    Kindle Book
    Release date: March 1, 2016

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781561458691
    File size: 534 KB
    Release date: March 1, 2016

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781561458691
    File size: 534 KB
    Release date: March 1, 2016

  • Creators
  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English
  • Levels
    ATOS Level: 4.6
    Lexile® Measure: 680
    Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    Text Difficulty: 3
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