Blackbeard and the sandstone pillar
When Lightning Strikes
by Audrey Penn
Blackbeard Quartet
Reading Level 5 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
When a mysterious sandstone is found in a hidden tunnel on Ocracoke Island, a thrilling chase begins that takes young adventurers across the globe and beneath the Atlantic waves. Along the way, they uncover secrets tied to the legendary pirate Blackbeard and a treasure that has captivated history. Danger and discovery await as they unravel a puzzle older than they imagined.
Representation & Themes
AdventureMysteryHistorical
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9781933718088
- Pages
- 372
- Publisher
- Tanglewood
- Published
- 2007
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 75,686
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Teach, Edward, -- d. 1718 -- Juvenile fictionBlackbeard, -- d. 1718 -- FictionStone of Scone -- Juvenile fictionPirates -- FictionStone of Scone -- FictionBuried treasure -- FictionMystery and detective storiesOcracoke Island (N.C.) -- FictionFictionJuvenile fictionStone of SconePiratesBuried treasureChildren's fictionAdventure and adventurers, fictionVoyages and travels, fiction
People
Blackbeard (d. 1718)Edward Teach (d. 1718)
Places
Ocracoke Island (N.C.)