A Pirate's Life for She

A Pirate's Life for She
A Pirate's Life for She

A Pirate's Life for She

Swashbuckling Women Through the Ages
By Laura Sook Duncombe

<div>12 and UP</div>

YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION

224 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5

Formats: Cloth, EPUB, Mobipocket, PDF

Cloth, $18.99 (CA $25.99) (US $18.99)

ISBN 9781641600552

Rights: WOR

Chicago Review Press (Oct 2019)

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Overview

An action-packed YA edition of Pirate Women, focusing on real-life stories with context for younger readers 
Uncover the untold stories of history's fiercest female pirates!

A Pirate's Life for She reveals the captivating lives of sixteen extraordinary women who defied societal norms and sailed the seas alongside (and sometimes in command of) their male counterparts. From Norse princesses to Barbary corsairs, these women sought freedom and adventure on their own terms.

Laura Sook Duncombe sheds light on these remarkable lawbreakers, exploring their motivations, challenges, and lasting legacies. Discover the courage, determination, and skills that propelled these women to success in a male-dominated world. Perfect for young adults and adults interested in women's history, maritime adventures, and empowering tales of female leadership. Explore the remarkable stories of Cheng I Sao, Grace O'Malley, Anne Bonny, and other legendary pirate women. A must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and a fresh perspective on pirate history!

Reviews

"In A Pirate's Life for She Laura Sook Duncombe succeeds again in her quest to balance the books of pirate history by showing that women were indeed as capable as men in militant seafaring and piratical enterprise." —Benerson Little, author of The Golden Age of Piracy: The Truth Behind Pirate Myths


"Girls who read A Pirate's Life for She get to peek into the less conventional lives of some historical women led, when piracy offered a way out of the constraints of their times." —Daphne Olive, host of Fathoms Deep, a Black Sails podcast


"A Pirate's Life for She is a book full of incredible tales, rich history, and personal pathos. The author has succeeded in every way at capturing what it means to fight for our lives as women...and thereby feel like a bit of a pirate. What a fantastic swashbuckling feminist collection of important adventures." —Lyndsay Faye, author of Jane Steele


“A thought-provoking treatise on charting one's destiny without societal constrictions.” --Kirkus Reviews


"This informative YA companion to 2017's Pirate Woman will resonate with readers who are already interested in the subject of pirates throughout history." — School Library Journal Online 

Author Biography

Laura Sook Duncombe is an author, lawyer, and feminist who enjoys Star Wars, Broadway, and Sherlock Holmes (when she’s not out pirating). She lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with her husband and sons.