The Timekeeper

Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack Sparrow #8

by Rob Kidd, Jean-Paul Orpinas (Illustrator)

Time is about to go all funny for Jack Sparrow and his faithful crew. Fitzwilliam P. Dalton III's beloved timepiece has always been vauable to him. But it has suddenly become valuable to a lot more people--including some of the Barnacle's crew's worst enemies! It turns out that Fitz's timepiece is not only a clock, but an unbelievably powerful tool that can stop time itself. It's up to Jack and his crew to find a way to keep the timepiece out of the hands of their dangerous adversaries.

Genres: Pirates, Fantasy, Fiction, Childrens, Adventure, Middle Grade, Historical

123 pages, Paperback

First published July 30, 2007

About the author

Tui T. Sutherland, who sometimes writes under the pen name Rob Kidd, is a children's book author who has also written under the pen name Heather Williams. She shares another pen name, Erin Hunter, with writers Kate Cary and Cherith Baldry when they collaborate with editor Victoria Holmes on the Seekers and Warriors series of novels.In 2009, she appeared as a contestant on Jeopardy!, becoming a two-day champion and winning a grand total of $46,200.

Reviews

[Jessica (JT) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this entire series when I was a preteen or young teenager. I LOVED each and every one of these and I waited impatiently for each new installment.
Being an avid Disney fan and the POTC ride in Disney World is my favorite, and the POTC movies were among my most-watched movies, I could not contain myself when my dad found these for me in the book store.
Although I have not read them in years, I remember them fondly and I strongly recommend them to anyone who likes pirates, tie-in novels, or just exciting adventuress. I think these would be a hit for reluctant readers as well (even though I did not classify as a reluctant reader, these grab you quickly and are pretty easy to get into).

[Gretta D]

Supwr good! I loved this story and I will read it again! I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys adventure or any diehard fan. Ya.

[Danielle Robertson Robertson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had the hardest time* (pun intended) getting into this one, compared to Books 1-7. For me this one seemed to push the rules of Jack's world a bit too far. Granted, I'm nearly 40 and reading these out of POTC nostalgia. Nonetheless I really liked Books 1-6 and don't feel the same satisfaction out of the arc in this book.
Fitzy has his timepiece back, only not really because Jack is holding onto it. And this watch is able to stop time? Blend time? The ATF is going to have a field day with this one. I couldn't help comparing Jack's antics during time freezes to the kitchen scene where Xmen's Quicksilver breaks Magneto out of prison. Hard to top that scene really.

[Sukriti · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack Sparrow" is a thrilling swashbuckling adventure that captivates readers with its charismatic protagonist, Jack Sparrow. The narrative skillfully weaves together daring escapades, mysterious islands, and a touch of supernatural intrigue. The dynamic character development adds depth to the story, making Jack Sparrow both enigmatic and endearing. The fast-paced plot keeps readers on the edge of their seats, blending humor and suspense seamlessly. The vivid descriptions of the high seas and vibrant characters create a cinematic experience in the reader's mind. Overall, the book is a rollicking journey that brings the magic of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise to life on the pages.

[Brittany · Rating 3 out of 5]

My son loves Jack Sparrow, so he loved this book. This is book 8 of Jack's adventures as a youngster. In it Jack Sparrow displays his cleverness often while dealing with Davy Jones, enchanted warriors, another pirate and other precarious situations. His weapon, along with his cleverness, is an enchanted watch that has the power to stop time, but with significant consequences.

[Shacoria · Rating 2 out of 5]

The things I like about this book are that Jack displays lots of cleverness and I also like the little twist at the end that the watch doesn't just stop time, but also seems to be able to let them go back in time in a way.

[Maddy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I highly recommend this origin series for younger readers. It is such a unique and interesting on such a famous characters for fans who wish to get more of him! I was not disappointed in the slightest. It is definitely a good pick for Elementary and Middle School readers!

[Shannan · Rating 5 out of 5]

same as 1st

[Stacy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sage loves Pirates of the Caribbean. He really enjoyed this book, but didn't like that the pics didn't look like the 'real' Jack Sparrow. Ha ha

[April · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars