| Management number | 240071784 | Release Date | 2026/07/16 | List Price | US$10.00 | Model Number | 240071784 | ||
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<p>Young Jack Ballister's life is upended when he is kidnapped from his English home and sold into service in the budding colony of Virginia. Finding himself in a land of vast opportunity and hidden danger, Jack must navigate the complexities of a world where fortune is often won at the cost of one's soul.</p><p></p><p>But Jack's true trial begins when he is drawn into the dark orbit of the notorious pirate Blackbeard. Tasked with a perilous mission to rescue a kidnapped young lady from the pirates' stronghold, Jack is forced to choose between the easy path of the lawless and the difficult road of honor. Amidst the salt spray of the Atlantic and the treacherous swamps of the South, Jack discovers that a true fortune is not found in gold, but in the strength of one's character and the courage to do what is right.</p><p></p><p>Complete with Howard Pyle's masterful illustrations, this historical adventure brings the colonial era to vivid life. It is a stirring tale of resilience and integrity, inviting readers to witness a young man's journey through the shadows of piracy toward the light of true manhood.</p><p></p><p>The Story of Jack Ballister's Fortune is part of a complete collection of Howard Pyle's legendary works, now available in a matching set from Living Book Press.</p>
| Book format | Hardcover |
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| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Kids & Family |
| Publication date | April, 2026 |
| Pages | 378 |
| Reading level | Grade 12 |
| Age range | 13 - 18 Years |
| Subgenre | Action & Adventure |
| Series title | No Series |
| Number in series | 0 |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | Living Book Press |
| Language | English |
| Is collectible | N |
| Binding type | Case Binding |
| Recording time | 0 min |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 6.00 x 1.00 x 9.00 in |
| Assembled product weight | 1.49 lb |
| Bisac subject heading | Young Adult Fiction |
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