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The Wreck of the Whydah

by Bill Meyers

A pirate wreck becomes a family mystery

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A pirate wreck becomes a family mystery

The Whydah’s ill-fated voyage off Cape Cod links a historical pirate story with a modern-day search through family-held records. When teen siblings discover a journal in their grandmother’s attic, further journals and artifacts connect them to a survivor of the wreck. The narrative moves between the golden age of piracy and the siblings’ investigation, bringing together maritime history, hidden documents, and the question of what can survive across centuries. Cape Cod’s coast and the recovered journals anchor the book’s blend of historical fiction and contemporary mystery.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in historical fiction set during the golden age of piracy.
  • Readers who enjoy mysteries built around journals, artifacts, and family discoveries.
  • Readers interested in stories that connect a historical shipwreck with a modern investigation.

Themes

Piracy and maritime historyFamily discoveryHistorical memoryMystery and investigation

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Book overview

The Wreck of the Whydah

Set during the golden age of piracy, where scoundrels ruled the high seas, this is the tale of a notorious pirate, his fearless crew, and their ill-fated voyage aboard the Whydah. When their ship wrecks off the coast of Cape Cod near Wellfleet, their story seems lost to time-until 300 years later.

Teen siblings stumble upon a dusty journal hidden in their grandmother's attic, a relic from the past that holds more than just words. Buried behind an old wall, they unearth a treasure of strange artifacts and more journals, written by one of the original survivors of the wreck. As they piece together this centuries-old mystery, they uncover secrets long buried and embark on a thrilling journey that could change history forever. Adventure, danger, and discovery await in this captivating tale of pirates, lost treasures, and modern-day sleuthing.

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