Blackbeard

Hamilton, Sue. Blackbeard. Illustrated by Don Maitz. Abdo: 2007. ISBN: 9781599287584. Ages 10 and up.

This book is informational and teaches about Blackbeard's life and his history. It is factual and is a good book for getting information about Blackbeard. This book is non-fiction and has interesting and unusual facts about Blackbeard. Sue Hamilton makes the book interesting with vivid details and pictures of pirates and Blackbeard. The style of the headings grabs your attention. The words look old and handwritten. The pictures are both photographs and drawings. Many are of Blackbeard and they explain how terrifying Blackbeard was. The book is informational and not for younger children.

Reviewed by E. H., 6th grade, Van Buren Middle School