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The Day Blackbeard Came Ashore
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Series: Carolina Chronicles, Book 7
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Publisher: Dianna Aubin
Published: Jan 12 2026
Pages: 76
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.18 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
When twelve-year-old Nate Carter goes to work on the docks of Bath, North Carolina, he expects an ordinary day of ropes, crates, and river gossip. Instead, he witnesses something no one in town will ever forget; the arrival of Blackbeard, the most feared pirate on the American coast.
As the pirate settles briefly in Bath, Nate listens, watches, and learns. He overhears whispers meant for grown men. He notices things others overlook. And when a small mistake places an important secret in his hands, Nate must make a choice that could change history.
Torn between fear and responsibility, Nate discovers that courage doesn't always come with swords or shouting. Sometimes it comes quietly; in knowing who to trust, when to speak, and when to let the tide carry the truth forward.
Set during the real final days of Blackbeard's life, The Day Blackbeard Came Ashore is a gripping, age-appropriate historical adventure about legend versus truth, and how even an ordinary twelve-year-old can play a part in history; without ever meaning to.
Perfect for readers ages 8-12 who love history, mystery, and true stories hidden inside famous legends.
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