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The legend of Teach's Light has been handed down by the people of Stumpy Point village in coastal North Carolina for nearly three centuries. None can say when the mysterious light that hovers above Little Dismal Swamp will next appear, but it is said to guard a store of treasure buried long ago by Edward Teach (c. 1680-1718), better known as the infamous pirate Blackbeard.
One summer evening, teenagers Corky Calhoun and Toby Davis row into the swamp, drawn by the mystery of Teach's Light. But their adventure soon takes a curious turn. Thrown back in time by a sudden explosion, Corky and Toby find themselves floating safely above seventeenth-century England, as Blackbeard's life unfolds below. They watch as the orphaned Edward Teach decides to stow away across the Atlantic, begins his career as the fearsome Blackbeard, stages terrible raids from the Caribbean to North Carolina aboard his ship, the Queen Anne's Revenge, and, finally, is beheaded in a battle with the British Crown's ships. An inventive blend of history and science fiction, Teach's Light brings Blackbeard's story vividly to life.
One summer evening, teenagers Corky Calhoun and Toby Davis row into the swamp, drawn by the mystery of Teach's Light. But their adventure soon takes a curious turn. Thrown back in time by a sudden explosion, Corky and Toby find themselves floating safely above seventeenth-century England, as Blackbeard's life unfolds below. They watch as the orphaned Edward Teach decides to stow away across the Atlantic, begins his career as the fearsome Blackbeard, stages terrible raids from the Caribbean to North Carolina aboard his ship, the Queen Anne's Revenge, and, finally, is beheaded in a battle with the British Crown's ships. An inventive blend of history and science fiction, Teach's Light brings Blackbeard's story vividly to life.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0807847933
ISBN13:9780807847930
Release Date:May 1999
Publisher:University of North Carolina Press
Length:160 Pages
Weight:0.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.5" x 7.5"
Age Range:10 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 5 and higher
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
I remember this one...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I actually read this book as a child while at the beach in NC. It sort of piqued my interest because I'm a native North Carolinian and I was perhaps 12-13 (?) yrs old at the time... I'm suprised to see this re-printed, by UNC. Then again, Wechter was an NC native as I recall. So thats good in my opinion... The character interaction was stimulating, but the sci-fi angle was a bit far out - at least back then. I doubt, however, it would be an issue to today's youth. Therefore, I do recommend it. The setting (early 70s ?) is neutral enough for todays kids...Try it !
Blackbeard's REAL treasure
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This sci-fi novel of two curious teenagers turns into a history lesson with easy transition. When Corky and Toby find themselves warped to nineteenth century England and with new telepathic powers, they cannot help but question what has happened to them. They become privy to Edward Teach (a.k.a Blackbeard the pirate) adventures as he moves from a stowaway on board a privateer's vessel to the captain of his own pirate ship.Kids will love the pirate battles and booty, and adults will love the history lesson. This is a pretty easy read, although its slang is a little dated (originally written in the mid-60s?). The book is pretty short at appx. 139 pages. It does offer up some difficult vocabulary (even for a college student), though not a lot. Encourage your reader to read along with a dictionary and expand their vocab.Maps and sources are cited. Great for the classroom or the house! Enjoy!
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