ElsBeth and the Pirate's Treasure: Book I in the Cape Cod Witch Series

by J Bean Palmer, Melanie Therrien (Illustrator)

Overview

Recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award honoring excellence. When Halloween approaches, a never-quite-forgotten pirate's treasure awakens some serious trouble in the sleepy Cape Cod town. ElsBeth Amelia Thistle, who happens to be the youngest witch on the Cape, and her friend Johnny Twofeathers, chief-to-be of the local Wampanoag tribe -- together with a cast of spirited classmates and curious magical creatures (including two troublesome fairies from the old country) -- must face off against dangerous outsiders, and the notorious pirate Billy Bowlegs, to restore the balance of past and present, good and evil. Includes nineteen full-color illustrations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781495118814
Publisher:	Holly Hill Press
Publication date:	07/11/2014
Series:	Cape Cod Witch Series , #1
Pages:	122
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.26(d)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

1 Cape Cod, Near the Elbow
2 The Little Red Schoolhouse
3 The Garden at Six Druid Lane
4 A Typical Evening for the Witches
5 Dreams of Pirates and Treasure
6 Not Just Another Day of School
7 Fairy Stories
8 Back to School
9 Halloween -- The Big Day
10 Hannah Goodspell Gets Involved
11 The Girls Continue the Search
12 Hannah and the Wampanoags
13 The Girls Get Close
14 Hannah Looks for Answers
15 In the Pirate Cave
16 Back on Main Street
17 The Pirate's Future

Editorial Reviews

It's like "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" crossed with Sarah Plain and Tall - sort of. Earthy and homemade feeling, the writing and story read like local folklore but with contemporary characters. I can see why it's a hit with younger readers and I, too, liked it a lot. - Ali, Ypulse Book Editor (subsequently with Publisher's Weekly)

Fairies, witches, toads, pirates, and Indians make up the character-driven cast, an interesting cross between magic and reality ... ElsBeth sets an example for her classmates with her reverence of nature, encouraging them to consider how their actions affect creatures of the wild ... ElsBeth could be a very influential figure in children's literature. She's a strong witch with an enduring spirit who could tackle any number of problems. - breenibooks.com

The students in fifth grade love the book. They especially love that ElsBeth is a witch. I am surprised that the 5th grade boys like it as much as the girls ... Some said they want to be like ElsBeth and be a witch too. - Liz, fifth grade teacher

Your book has not been on the shelf at all this summer, it's always out and being enjoyed!!! - Terry, Children's Librarian

Evenly paced and written for a young reader, this story is nonetheless delivered with maturity and great respect for the subject, characters and plot ... Steeped in magic and history, this is a tale of courage and commitment to community and friends against adversity, even the magical kind. - Andrea

There's something for everyone in this charming chapter book - witches, fairies and other enchantments, plus ferocious pirate ghosts . . . Graced with colorful watercolors evoking an olde New England. - Vineyard Gazette

This story is filled to the brim with adventure, plenty of vivid and likable characters (even the cranky teacher, Ms. Finch) and topped with history and important environmental lessons for the young reader. ElsBeth serves as a lovely example of a tenacious and passionate girl, who is able to navigate and overcome some fairly scary adversities to positively help those in need. - Odyssey Reviews

J Bean Palmer brings excitement, lovable characters, a good story line and even incorporates math into the picture ... Don't feel embarrassment if you end up falling in love with ElsBeth like I did. - Cheryl's Booknook

Reading ElsBeth and the Pirate's Treasure made me wonder - what exactly made this work for both the girls and boys in my nephew's posse? Is it the fact that ElsBeth's class share the spotlight and together are the main characters? ... I wish there were more titles that crossed gender lines. We talk a lot about finding books that boys will like because they are traditionally harder readers to please, but what about books that boys and girls can enjoy together? Maybe books that simply allow girls and boys to share the stage is the answer. - Ali, Ypulse Book Editor (subsequently with Publisher's Weekly)

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