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Starred Review on September 1, 2015 | Middle Grade
Gr 4–7—There is little joy in lonely Lewis Dearborn's young life. He's the only child to older, overprotective parents, shy to the point of becoming selectively mute at school, and friendless. One bright spot is his relationship with his eccentric great-grandfather, who lives in Shornway, a run-down mansion by the sea. When his great-grandfather dies, Lewis and his parents move into the ramshackle estate. He chooses the tower bedroom, with its ocean views, o...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2015
Lewis Dearborn is a loser until his great-grandfather's deathbed mandate--"Libertalia. <i>You</i>!"--transforms his sad existence into a pirate fantas...Log In or Sign Up to Read More