Armstrong Sperry

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1) John Paul Jones: The Pirate Patriot

Author

Sperry, Armstrong

Language

English

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A classic biography of John Paul Jones for young readers in a new, illustrated edition. Called a pirate by the British and a patriot by the Americans, John Paul Jones was a brilliant sea captain, a true American hero, and the father of the U.S. Navy. With this classic biography for young readers by Newbery Medal winner Armstrong Sperry, readers will imagine themselves on deck at the side of the great captain, engaging enemy ships in close combat....

2) Call it courage

Author

Sperry, Armstrong

Series

Newbery Medal Winner

Language

English

Formats

Book, Book on CD, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle

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Based on a Polynesian legend, this is the story of a youth who overcomes his fear of the sea and proves his courage to himself and his tribe. --

3) All sail set: a romance of the Flying Cloud

Author

Sperry, Armstrong

Series

Newbery Medal Honor
Nonpareil book ; 35

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

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When his father loses his fortune, a boy is taken on by a famous shipbuilder and eventually makes a maiden, record-breaking trip around Cape Horn on the "Flying Cloud."