The I Escaped Series: The World's Favorite Escapes. Embark on an unforgettable journey back to the thrilling Golden Age of Piracy. The year is 1690, and 15-year-old Jon is a young sailor aboard a merchant ship. Disaster strikes when they're attacked and boarded by pirates, led by the infamous Captain Morgan. Taken captive Jon must make a choice: join the swashbuckling crew or be left stranded on a deserted island. Jon is no seasoned buccaneer. He's just an honest young sailor from the American colonies. With his worried parents back home, he must find a way to survive and escape. Facing a looming sea battle alongside his new pirate shipmates, Jon comes up with a daring idea that sets the scene for an exciting escape. In 1690, the battle-scarred seas bore witness to Captain Morgan's infamous skirmishes, as he boldly challenged the Spanish fleet and altered the tides of Caribbean power. His story is one of relentless bravery and strategic battles that carved his name into the annals of piracy. Perfect for kids who are fans of swashbuckling tales and historical adventures, especially those captivated by the Golden Age of Piracy. It plunges into the maritime lore of the 1600s, reviving the exploits of the legendary Captain Morgan. Young readers will navigate the treacherous waters of the Caribbean, encountering the cunning of pirates, the clash of Spanish galleons, and the daring of privateers. Brimming with educational details about nautical navigation, notorious buccaneers, and sea battles, all crafted to engage and inform young minds about this tumultuous chapter in maritime history. "I Escaped Pirates In The Caribbean" is the 7th children's book in the I Escaped Series about brave kids who face real-world challenges and find ways to escape. Great for kids' book clubs and classrooms-a study guide is available at scottpetersbooks.com/downloads/worksheets Bonus: - Contains a bonus fact section about pirates - Black and white illustrations bring each chapter to life It's the parent-approved Survival Series that celebrates the awesome history of us! A thrilling, relevant read about bravery, history on the high seas, and finding the courage to never give up. The I Escaped Series: The World's Favorite Escapes. Praise for Ellie Crowe: Inspiring and poignant-- Bloomsbury Press Well researched and fact-filled --School Library Journal Hard to put down- -Asian American Press Page-turning drama-- The Honolulu Star Advertiser An intense, emotional story-- The Sacramento Bee A gripping and engaging story-- Online Book Club Ellie Crowe's Awards: Asian/Pacific American Award For Children's Literature Simon Wiesenthal Museum of Tolerance Once Upon a World Award Texas Woman's University Librarians Choice Bank Street College Books of the Year Hawaii's Kahili Award for Literary Art BookList Best Children's Books Praise For Scott Peters: A natural and gifted storyteller -- Historical Novel Society Action-packed! -- Middle Grade Fiction Finder The students absolutely love it! -- Janine Taft, 6th Grade Teacher Page turner for even the most reluctant readers. -- Christian Groth THE I ESCAPED SERIES I Escaped North Korea!I Escaped the California Camp FireI Escaped the World's Deadliest Shark AttackI Escaped Amazon River PiratesI Escaped The Donner PartyI Escaped The Salem Witch TrialsI Escaped Pirates In the CaribbeanI Escaped The Tower of London   What Amazon readers are saying about  I ESCAPED NORTH KOREA! (I Escaped Book One)   ~ a fast-paced read, with three-dimensional characters and real-world implications. Highly recommended. ~ Courage and perseverance win! ~ Aching descriptions mix with beautifully crafted sentences, such as "He was surprised to see the river again. It felt like bumping into a friend." ~ a good introduction to the issues involved ~ A great middle-grade story . . . many exciting near misses and challenges to be faced ~ Interesting, and makes you grateful. This is a really interesting, well-written story. ~ Insightful. Intriguing. Enlightening. A "must read". ~ I was enthralled with Dae's journey from beginning to end. It is well written and perfectly paced. The characters have depth, as do the settings. Definitely recommend! ~ Fantastic ! just a superb educational book! It is so informative, colorful and exciting.  ~ The story is gripping and full of heart wrenching suspense. Great for young readers. Recommended. Scott Peters  has always been fascinated by history. Scott writes adventures for middle-graders who love to explore the world. In addition to writing, the author has created over 300 museum, science center and theme park installations for such places as the SMITHSONIAN, WALT DISNEY WORLD, PARAMOUNT PICTURES, and the WASHINGTON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. Peters also helped design an interactive TV show for the NICKELODEON CHANNEL. Ellie Crowe's  Awards include: Asian/Pacific American Award for Children's Literature, Simon Wiesenthal Museum of Tolerance Once Upon a World Award, Carter G. Woodso