The Legend of Blackbeard Book Cover

What's the Book About?

Blackbeard the pirate is fearless, greedy and determined. He’ll do whatever it takes to grow his fleet of ships – and his treasure. But no matter how much he gets, will he ever be happy? A traditional tale

Book Details

  • Band:
  • Scheme: Collins Big Cat
  • Type: Fiction
  • Author: Thomas Bloor

Reviews from Our Readers

Chloe Zuiderwijk (Age 6)

Rating: 5 / 5

This book is about
Blackbeard is a pirate and other captains and sailors are scared of him. He takes their ships to add to his fleet.

The main characters are
Blackbeard, Boy Galloway, Solomon and Old Knock.

My favourite part of the book is
When Blackbeard freed the slaves.

I would also like to say
That I think Blackbeard was a fierce pirate.

Ethan (Age 6)

Rating: 5 / 5

This book is about
Captain Blackbeard attacks ships and he takes them for himself, but he is not made happy by this. In the end, he loses his fleet of ships and is happier.

The main characters are
Captain Blackbeard and his crew.

My favourite part of the book is
When Captain Blackbeard finds people on his ship and sets them free.

I would also like to say
I also liked when Captain Blackbeard left the ship and went away with his crew in the rowing boat.