title: ElsBeth and the Pirate's Treasure: Book I in the Cape Cod Witch Series
author:  J. Bean Palmer 
description: It's like "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" crossed with Sarah Plain and Tall - sort of. Earthy and homemade feeling, the writing and story read like local folklore but with contemporary characters. I can see why it's a hit with younger readers and I, too, liked it a lot. - Ali, Ypulse Book Editor (subsequently with Publisher's Weekly) Fairies, witches, toads, pirates, and Indians make up the character-driven cast, an interesting cross between magic and reality ... ElsBeth sets an example for her classmates with her reverence of nature, encouraging them to consider how their actions affect creatures of the wild ... ElsBeth could be a very influential figure in children's literature. She's a strong witch with an enduring spirit who could tackle any number of problems. - breenibooks.com The students in fifth grade love the book. They especially love that ElsBeth is a witch. I am surprised that the 5th grade boys like it as much as the girls ... Some said they want to be like ElsBeth and be a witch too. - Liz, fifth grade teacher Your book has not been on the shelf at all this summer, it's always out and being enjoyed!!! - Terry, Children's Librarian Evenly paced and written for a young reader, this story is nonetheless delivered with maturity and great respect for the subject, characters and plot ... Steeped in magic and history, this is a tale of courage and commitment to community and friends against adversity, even the magical kind. - Andrea There's something for everyone in this charming chapter book - witches, fairies and other enchantments, plus ferocious pirate ghosts . . . Graced with colorful watercolors evoking an olde New England. - Vineyard Gazette This story is filled to the brim with adventure, plenty of vivid and likable characters (even the cranky teacher, Ms. Finch) and topped with history and important environmental lessons for the young reader. ElsBeth serves as a lovely example of a tenacious and passionate girl, who is able to navigate and overcome some fairly scary adversities to positively help those in need. - Odyssey Reviews J Bean Palmer brings excitement, lovable characters, a good story line and even incorporates math into the picture ... Don't feel embarrassment if you end up falling in love with ElsBeth like I did. - Cheryl's Booknook Reading ElsBeth and the Pirate's Treasure made me wonder - what exactly made this work for both the girls and boys in my nephew's posse? Is it the fact that ElsBeth's class share the spotlight and together are the main characters? ... I wish there were more titles that crossed gender lines. We talk a lot about finding books that boys will like because they are traditionally harder readers to please, but what about books that boys and girls can enjoy together? Maybe books that simply allow girls and boys to share the stage is the answer. - Ali, Ypulse Book Editor (subsequently with Publisher's Weekly)
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  The Black Lion (Pirate’s Paradise Book 1)
  
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  > CONTENTS
  
  > [Prologue](index_split_005.html#filepos4745)
  
  > [Chapter 1](index_split_007.html#filepos41772)
  
  > [Chapter 2](index_split_009.html#filepos70922)
  
  > [Chapter 3](index_split_010.html#filepos100734)
  
  > [Chapter 4](index_split_011.html#filepos130214)
  
  > [Chapter 5](index_split_012.html#filepos163981)
  
  > [Chapter 6](index_split_013.html#filepos186498)
  
  > [Chapter 7](index_split_014.html#filepos206589)
  
  > [Chapter 8](index_split_015.html#filepos236334)
  
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