Mary Read, Bold Pirate in Disguise

Defying roles for women of the early 1700s, Mary Read forged her own path. She disguised herself as a man to earn a living, and she eventually came to terrorize the Caribbean as a pirate! One of only a handful of female pirates in recorded history, Mary was said to be as ruthless and brave as any swashbuckler. With accessible hi—lo text, dynamic art, and fast—paced storytelling, at—level and struggling readers alike can learn about this bold sailor’s exploits in a graphic novel filled with ...