Pirates of the Southern Seas
from Abrams Amulet
Co-created by Kendra Wells
A swashbuckling adventure inspired by the historical exploits of real-life pirates!
Anne Bonny had it all—her own ship, a pirate crew, and a fearsome reputation—but a new enemy has her on the run and it’ll take all of Anne’s courage to stay afloat. The night before a major heist, Anne has an unsettling dream, and come morning, the robbery is thwarted by Woodes Rogers, a zealot who has sworn to eliminate piracy. With no plan to escape, Anne must persuade her crew to seek the meaning of her dream—or perish. Full of sass, solidarity, and swordplay, Tell No Tales is a graphic novel about belonging, belief, and how far we’re willing to go to protect the ones we love.
Reviews:
Starred Review from School Library Journal: “Armchair middle school swabbies and buccaneers will give this convention busting broadside a rousing huzzah!”
Starred Review from Quill and Quire: “The mutli-layered plot democratically gives each crew member space to shine, highlighting their individual quests and showcasing conviction, bravery, cunning, strength, and kindness. This high-seas adventure stands out from the pirate pack thanks to the well-developed back-stories of its LGBTQS+ characters.”
“[A] big, exuberant hug of adventure storytelling that blends historical fiction and a little magic to weave a delightful adventure […] Wells’ art, which is just as full of vivid characterization as Maggs’ scripting, adds to the sense that everyone on this particular ship is a fully formed human worth investing in, whether you’re looking for humor and adventure or a story about love in its many forms. I was delighted by every page of this, and I really hope Anne and company get another voyage or two in the future.” – Syfy
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