Overview

Ahoy, mateys! Set sail on a silly, thrilling journey with young Blackbeard and his clever parrot, Bebe. This not-quite-true tale of Blackbeard traces his bad reputation back to his days in pirate school where he was not the best student. From not learning how to use a spyglass to reading maps upside down, his lack of pirate-y skills leads to a series of misadventures that give him a seriously bad reputation on the high seas. Even worse, on their quest to find the treasure, he and Bebe get separated by a freak accident. Left to his own (ahem) "skills" Blackbeard bungles his way around the world, trying to find his friend. Thankfully, Bebe did pay attention in pirate school and starts looking for him. Will Blackbeard and Bebe reunite so they can find the treasure? This enchanting tale will captivate young readers and spark their imaginations. Perfect for young readers who love pirates, and tales of friendship, Blackbeard, the Misunderstood Pirate is a heartwarming story that will inspire a spirit of adventure, cooperation, and the understanding that while no one can be good at everything, we can all be good at something.For teachers and parents who want to start instilling critical thinking skills and economic/financial education at an early age, some guiding questions are a presented at the end to help young children understand decision-making and trade-offs.