Mary Read, Bold Pirate in Disguise

Defying roles for women of the early 1700s, Mary Read forged her own path. She disguised herself as a man to earn a living, and she eventually came to terrorize the Caribbean as a pirate! One of only a handful of female pirates in recorded history, Mary was said to be as ruthless and brave as any swashbuckler. With accessible hi-lo text, dynamic art, and fast-paced storytelling, at-level and struggling readers alike can learn about this bold sailor’s exploits in a graphic novel filled with deception, plunder, and more.