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Dread Pirate Fleur and the Ruby Heart: 1

Dread Pirate Fleur and the Ruby Heart: 1

by SaraStarbuck (Author)

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    Paperback 2009

    $3.25
Synopsis

Moments before he is murdered, Fleur's father tells her the terrible secret of who he really is. Now orphaned, Fleur has little choice but to leave her home and join the man who comes to claim her - her estranged uncle, William Hart. But William is a terrifying and ruthless pirate and Fleur is thrust into life on board the Libertine. Living amongst a devilish crew of battle-hardened buccaneers is dangerous for a young girl and earning their respect seems impossible. But Hart blood runs in Fleur's veins and when she gets the chance to avenge her father's death she might just prove to be the fiercest pirate of them all ...

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 384
 Publisher: Red Fox
Published: 02 Apr 2009
ISBN 10: 1862307024
ISBN 13: 9781862307025
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Book Overview: A death and a dark family secret see the orphaned Fleur finding her sea legs and a thirst for adventure in this brooding and brilliant book from an exciting new talent.

Media Reviews
With a feisty heroine and a sea-savvy partner in piracy Tom, this action packed and fast paced adventure will appeal to both girls and boys ... It's brooding and brilliant from an exciting new talent. -- Julia Eccleshare Love Reading 4 Kids 20090428 The quality of the writing and of the plot, which moves briskly, are more than sufficient to maintain interest The School Librarian 20091101 It'll fit in will among other pirate adventures on the shelves of the 8-13s www.thebookbag.co.uk Adventure-hungry girls who enjoy stories about strong, plucky, fearless heroines will love this one Junior Education Plus 20090801
Author Bio
Sara quit university to become a dancer, appearing in white jump suits in appalling pop videos, but returned to complete a degree in English, with Writing and Publishing. She put her degree to good use by running away to America with a rock band and working as a waitress. On her return to London, Sara started working in book publishing. Moving from export sales into the editorial department of Hodder and Stoughton, she worked for the Editorial Director and commissioned contemporary fiction and sagas. She currently works as a Spoken Word agent for books at United Agents as well as working as a freelance editor specializing in commercial fiction and children's books. Sara lives in West Sussex with her husband, Toby, and their three-year-old son, Tom.