Author: Jane Yolen ; with illustrations by David Shannon
Publisher: Voyager Books
Year of Publication: 1995
About the Book:
You're never too old for a picture book, especially one was beautifully illustrated as this one, for a poem about two of the most well known female pirates, Anne Bonny and Mary Read.
The poem follows the pirate duo as they take on a 'Man 'O War' ship, while the rest of the male crew, including the Captain Calico Jack just drink. Anne and Mary put up a good fight, but are eventually taken and then put to trial.
Saved from death by 'pleading their bellies', Yolen leaves the ending open ended, with Yolen speculating on where Anne and Mary end up (grandmothers telling their grandchildren of their pirate life.
Illustrations by Shannon are gorgeously done, and Yolen's poem has great rhythm and rhyme that greatly lends itself to being read aloud.
Even if you think yourself above picture books, this one is well worth a look. If only for the beautiful illustrations done by Shannon. This book brings the story of the two of the most famous female pirates into a fun and accessible format at anyone at any age can enjoy.
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