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Tell No Tales: Pirates of the Southern Seas Kindle & comiXology

by Sam Maggs (Author), Kendra Wells (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 49 ratings
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A swashbuckling adventure inspired by the historical exploits of real-life female pirates
 
Anne Bonny had it all—her own ship, a pirate crew, and a fearsome reputation—but a new enemy has her on the run and it’ll take all of Anne’s courage to stay afloat. The night before a major heist, Anne has an unsettling dream, and come morning, the robbery is thwarted by Woodes Rogers, a zealot who has sworn to eliminate piracy. With no plan to escape, Anne must persuade her crew to seek the meaning of her dream—or perish. Full of sass, solidarity, and swordplay, Tell No Tales is a graphic novel about belonging, belief, and how far we’re willing to go to protect the ones we love.
 
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    10 - 14 years
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  3. Print length
    160 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    4 - 6
  6. Publisher
    Amulet Books
  7. Publication date
    February 9, 2021
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Gr 5–7—In a swashbuckling graphic tale that mingles history with fantasy, science fiction, and multiple challenges to conventional gender expectations, pirate captain Anne Bonny (who is white) and the racially diverse crew of the sloop La Sirene find themselves targeted by pirate chaser Woodes Rogers, who commands the Lophius, an ironclad paddlewheeler powered by the newly invented Newcomen steam engines. Along with visits to actual Caribbean sites and celebrities (notably the hidden location of Haiti's Maroon leader Nanny, practitioner of what she calls "Obeah science"), the ensuing chase mixes battles with backstories on the way to a climactic clash, a rousing (if bloodless) finish, and a substantial afterword and source list. In cartoon art that stays inside the neatly squared-off panels, Wells goes for legibility with clean lines, clear colors, and big-eyed, expressive faces on theatrically posed figures that for all their 18th-century piratical garb look as modern as the story's pervasive inclusivity. One (trans) pirate even speaks in emoji. VERDICT Armchair middle school swabbies and buccaneers will give this convention busting broadside a rousing huzzah!—John Peters, Children's Literature Consultant, NY

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"Armchair middle school swabbies and buccaneers will give this convention busting broadside a rousing huzzah!"―School Library Journal

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0858XRNPX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amulet Books (February 9, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 9, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 578044 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
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    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 49 ratings

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SAM MAGGS is a bestselling writer of books, comics, and video games, including MARVEL ACTION: CAPTAIN MARVEL, THE UNSTOPPABLE WASP: BUILT ON HOPE, TELL NO TALES, and MARVEL'S SPIDER-MAN. You can usually find her as host at comic conventions and for geeky networks like the Nerdist.

A Canadian in Los Angeles, she misses Coffee Crisp and bagged milk. Visit her online at sammaggs.com or @SamMaggs!

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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A treasure of a book for everyone!
This book was an absolute delight. The art is dynamic, the characters are compelling, and the story is thrilling. Though it is geared towards a younger audience, I was invested! I laughed out loud and was also brought to tears. Each character has their time to shine, and I loved getting to know them all. Yes, it's a fictional story, but I felt like I was getting a brand new view of history (especially with the pages at the end that detail the "real people" that inspired the book!). 10/10!
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Adam & Meg
5.0 out of 5 stars A Friendship-Filled Escape
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2021
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This book was SUCH a joy to read. Firstly, it seems like one of the reviews here is based on the black and white ARC -- trust, this beauty is in full color, and tons of fun from beginning to end. The story grabbed me from the start, but what really brings the book to life is the characters and their relationships. The dialogue is so fun, and I loved the importance placed on working together and believing in each other. The book is clearly written for a younger audience, and hits that mark perfectly, but as a 34 year old woman I found it to be really emotionally engaging and a much-needed reprieve from real life. Overall I'm so impressed with this book, the art and the writing are incredibly fun, and I'd 100% recommend to anyone of any age.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A treasure of a book for everyone!
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2021
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This book was an absolute delight. The art is dynamic, the characters are compelling, and the story is thrilling. Though it is geared towards a younger audience, I was invested! I laughed out loud and was also brought to tears. Each character has their time to shine, and I loved getting to know them all. Yes, it's a fictional story, but I felt like I was getting a brand new view of history (especially with the pages at the end that detail the "real people" that inspired the book!). 10/10!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A treasure of a book for everyone!
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2021
This book was an absolute delight. The art is dynamic, the characters are compelling, and the story is thrilling. Though it is geared towards a younger audience, I was invested! I laughed out loud and was also brought to tears. Each character has their time to shine, and I loved getting to know them all. Yes, it's a fictional story, but I felt like I was getting a brand new view of history (especially with the pages at the end that detail the "real people" that inspired the book!). 10/10!
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Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars So much fun!
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021
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A new and exciting pirate tale with a great story and really nice artwork. It’s a very fun read.
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Caitlin Ferrell
5.0 out of 5 stars Cool Mix of Fantasy and History
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2021
I enjoyed the mix of history and fantasy presented in this book. I also really appreciated that after the story it is clarified which characters are designed around historical figures and how their lives in this story differed from the lives of these historic counterparts. The plot is kind of simple which allows the story to really highlight each of the crew members and their personal history leading to their life of piracy.

I liked the depiction of Anne and Mary’s relationship being romantic and loving; they are a great example of an age appropriate LGBTQ couple. All of the crew members were engaging and I enjoyed the dynamic of the crew as a whole. The art is cute and I liked the character designs, the clothes helped highlight the character’s backgrounds. The characters really shone in the book and made me want to read more about their adventures. I wish this book had a bit more substance to the story as overall it was a lot of exposition but it was a very enjoyable way to meet all the important characters and learn about this fascinating period of history.
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Pine Reads Review
4.0 out of 5 stars Spunky Graphic Novel w/the Power of Found Family
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2021
Sailing across the southern seas with her fierce and quick-witted crew, captain Anne Bonny is living any pirate's dream. But her days of daring adventures and fighting for equality are jeopardized when a new enemy arises—and he’s bent on putting all piracy to an end. With danger on the horizon, Anne and her fearsome crew must band together to hopefully live to sail another day.

Inspired by real-life women pirates, Tell No Tales: Pirates of the Southern Seas is a historical graphic novel set in the 1700s featuring a diverse cast of swashbuckling characters. At times, the story feels more like a high-fantasy adventure than historical fiction, as the plot includes clairvoyant dreams and magic alongside a commentary on gender, colonialism, and income inequality. I thoroughly enjoyed the queer romance between Anne and her quartermaster, Read, as well as the overall bond between the crew as a whole. Tell No Tales shone brightest for me in the fluffy, domestic moments, when this rag-tag group of pirates was just a quirky family trying to look out for one another. While I was given an uncorrected proof, so the illustrations were in black-and-white, each character is designed with a unique attention to detail, bestowing them with personality and charm from appearance alone.

In the end, I only wished for a slightly more cohesive and well-paced plot. Each member of Anne’s crew has a distinct and complex backstory which are individually explored in separate ‘side quests’ as the main narrative progresses. While each and every one of them deserves page-time, with only around 150 pages to flesh out characters and fight the bad guy, the story feels rushed at points and stagnant at others, resulting in an imbalance between exposition and forward-moving plot. Moreover, very little time is spent interacting with the main villain—Woodes Rogers— besides the crew’s first and last encounters with him. Despite learning about Rogers’ rise to villainy in flashback, he ends up feeling more like a one-dimensional, distant threat for much of the story.

Overall, Tell No Tales: Pirates of the Southern Seas is a spunky graphic novel showcasing the power of found family, the magnificence of female pirates, and the timeless allure of high-seas adventure.

(Pine Reads Review would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for providing us with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Any quotes are taken from an advanced copy and may be subject to change upon final publication.)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Such a lovely book!
Reviewed in Canada on March 3, 2021
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This book was just so charming and my biggest wish is that this gets many more entries in the series! I can’t way to see what this gang gets up to. I love that everyone reading this gets a sense of the many ways that people fought back against the tyranny of colonialism, especially kids! It’s so difficult to convey stories like this in a way that’s both fun and educational and this has the perfect balance between the two.

The art here in the final book is vividly colourful and filled with so many adorable sight gags. The characters’ expressions (including the sweet kitty) were pitch perfect.
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Marion
5.0 out of 5 stars Badass and loveable Pirates
Reviewed in Germany on February 9, 2021
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I just love everything about this comic book and wish I had books like these to read as a kid. Love the art style, especially the texture of the colouring, reminds me of the Asterix comic books. The cat is just too damn cute.
The story is very endearing and fun to read and its awesome that it's based on real life pirate people, that were most likely lgbtq+. We need more awesome diverse books like these to exist.
It's obviously well thought out and respects BIPOC and I appreciate it so much more for it.
Can't wait to see more of this fierce crew!
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