Black Falcon

by Armstrong Sperry, Paul Shay (Read by)

British warships and pirates of all nations made the waters off New Orleans a dangerous proposition during the War of 1812. Yet for 16-year-old Wade Thayer and his father, running the blockade of Cuba had to be done.

But luck was not with them on the day they lost the Delta, their armed merchant bark. Chased down by a British man-o'-war, Delta is sunk. That leaves Wade fatherless and in the hands of his enemy. But he knows someday that he will avenge his father's death.

"Great adventure, great history. Who has not dreamed of adventures like this?" (B-O-T Editorial Review Board)

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First published January 1, 1949

About the author

Armstrong Wells Sperry was an American writer and illustrator of children's literature. His books include historical fiction and biography, often set on sailing ships, and stories of boys from Polynesia, Asia and indigenous American cultures. He is best known for his 1941 Newbery Medal-winning book Call It Courage.

Reviews

[Luann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great summer read aloud for ages 12-17.

[Megan]

CURRICULUM: RR/Classics

[Mazzou B · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this historical fiction book! Concerns Jean Lafitte the ''pirate'' and Andrew Jackson.