Born to Be Hanged: The Epic Story of the Gentlemen Pirates Who Raided the South Seas, Rescued a Princess, and Stole a Fortune -- Keith Thomson, Paperback Pop Arts / Pop Culture doesn't mind being a former

doesn't mind being a former princess

not quite knowing how to act when paid a compliment

which leads to hilarious and sweet results (with vibrant illustrations by the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Beekle)

deep family secrets

Author: Gemma Tizzard

Born to Be Hanged: The Epic Story of the Gentlemen Pirates Who Raided the South Seas, Rescued a Princess, and Stole a Fortune -- Keith Thomson, Paperback Pop Arts / Pop Culture doesn't mind being a formerDiscover the thrilling account of the roguish acts of the first pirates to raid the Pacific in a crusade that ended in a sensational trial back in England. Perfect for readers of Nathaniel Philbrick and David McCullough. "Fascinating and outrageously readable." Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lost City of the Monkey God The year is 1680, in the heart of the Golden Age of Piracy, and more than three hundred daring, hardened