Bibliograph

Jean Laffite, the pirate who saved America, by Susan Goldman Rubin ; illustrated by Troy Howell

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Label

Jean Laffite, the pirate who saved America, by Susan Goldman Rubin ; illustrated by Troy Howell

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Jean Laffite

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Susan Goldman Rubin ; illustrated by Troy Howell

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Accelerated Reader, LG, 6.1, 1, 152087

Sub title

the pirate who saved America

Summary

This biography of the infamous pirate Jean Laffite is a real-life, action-packed adventure. Since he was a young boy, Jean longed to be a pirate, and with the help of his brothers and uncle, he became one when he was just a teenager. Soon the only life he knew was on the high seas--a life full of glory, riches, disaster, and revenge. When he finally settled down in New Orleans, he managed to become a successful businessman and respected citizen, while still pirating. He even helped the United States win the War of 1812 when he alerted the U.S. government to a British plot to invade via New Orleans. With the help of Laffite and his pirates, General Andrew Jackson was able to beat back the British

Target audience

juvenile

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Pirate who saved America

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