The Dark Frigate (Newbery Medal Winner)

In seventeenth century England, a terrible accident forces orphaned Philip Marsham to flee London in fear for his life. Bred to the sea, he signs on with the "Rose of Devon," a dark frigate bound for the quiet shores of Newfoundland.

Philip's bold spirit and knowledge of the sea soon win him his captain's regard. But when the "Rose of Devon" is seized in midocean by a devious group of men plucked from a floating wreck, Philip is forced to accompany these "gentlemen of fortune" on their murderous expeditions. Like it or not, Philip Marsham is now a pirate--with only the hangman awaiting his return to England.

With its bloody battles, brutal buccaneers, and bold, spirited hero, this rousing tale will enthrall young listeners in search of seafaring adventure.

Author: Charles Boardman Hawes
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 10/01/1996
Pages: 264
Weight: 0.5lbs
Size: 7.90h x 4.90w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780316350099
Audience: Young Adult


Award: 1924 Newbery Medal Winner - Children's

About the Author
Charles Boardman Hawes was a twentieth century American author. He was posthumously awarded the 1924 Newbury Medal for The Dark Frigate. One of his other titles, The Great Quest, was also a Newbury Honor title in 1922.