Author: Jade Parker
Publisher: Scholastic
Year of Publication: 2007
About the book:
When her mother dies, 16-year-old Annalisa Townsend sets sail for the Caribbean where her father governs the small island of Mourning. On the way there, her ship is set upon by pirates who are after her father's treasure.
One of the pirate crew, James Sterling discovers Annalisa hiding in the hold of the ship. Begging him not to take her necklace (the only thing left of her mother), he accepts but only in exchange for a kiss.
One year later, Annalisa has her own ship and sails in search of James Sterling and the pirate crew that stole her father's treasure.
When Annalisa finally catches him, she remembers the kiss they shared the fateful night and finds herself falling for the pirate.
This book is perfect for those who like a bit more romance with their adventure. Annalisa and James have great chemistry, with Annalisa's strong-minded stubborness and James' cocky arrogance making their interactions reminiscent of Elizabeth Swan and Jack Sparrow in the Pirate of the Caribbean movies. Parker also mixes it up a bit by throwing in Nathaniel Northrup, the straight man to James' pirate who is also sweet on Annalisa.
Full of danger and adventure, and romance on the high seas, this book will satisfy anyone's pirate craving.
