Synopses & Reviews
Young and orphaned, Tom Pippin has just been sold by his greedy uncle to the captain of a great sailing ship bound for America. Although Tom has been sold into slavery, no one can buy or sell his unwavering spirit. Tom longs to be free on the shores of America, but when a pirate's ship captures his boat, the young boy's life changes forever. Pirate Captain Land and his motley crew of men reveal to Tom all of the secrets—and dangers—of the pirate's life. Peter Burchard's black and white drawings throughout illustrate Tom's journey.
About the Author
Clyde Robert Bulla is the author of over fifty books for children including
The Secret Valley and
The Story of Valentines Day. He has been writing since 1946 when he published his first book,
The Donkey Cart. Mr. Bulla was the first recipient of the Southern California Council on Childrens Literature award for distinguished contribution to the field. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
Clyde Robert Bulla has published more than 50 books for young people, including Daniel's Duck, My Friend the Monster, and Shoeshine Girl. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.