the very nearly honorable league of pirates book 2

To escape from a life of petticoats and politeness, Hilary answers a curious advertisement for a pirate crew and suddenly finds herself swept up in a seafaring adventure that may or may not involve a map without an X, a magical treasure that likely doesn't exist, a rogue governess who insists on propriety, a crew of misfit scallywags, and the most treacherous - and unexpected - villain on the High Seas. But Hilary and her dearest friend, the gargoyle, have no use for such frivolous lessons - they are pirates! (Or very nearly.) Girls belong at Miss Pimm's Finishing School for Delicate Ladies, learning to waltz, faint, and curtsy. There's only one problem: The Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates refuses to let any girl join their ranks of scourges and scallywags. She particularly enjoys defying authority, and she already owns a rather pointy sword. She can tie a knot faster than a fleet of sailors. Ex-governess Miss Greyson is on the Pigeon selling books. Hilary Westfield has always dreamed of being a pirate. Pirate Jasper Fletcher is off returning the found magic pieces to the people.

I also think the cast has simply gotten too large for any one character to get enough character development. Carlson's writing is still charming, of course, but some inconsistencies in the plot make this installment not my favorite. You will not tell silly tales and you will never be a pirate.' The Buccaneers' Code is the conclusion to The Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates series. 'My dear,' he said, 'let me be clear: You are a young lady. Audie Award Finalist, Children's Titles for Ages 8-12, 2014Īdmiral Westfield sucked in his breath and released it in a tremendous gust. Caroline Carlsons debut middle grade novel Magic Marks the Spot is the first in The Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates trilogy and Ill be counting my.

The very nearly honorable league of pirates book 2