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A review by crystal_reading
The Dark Frigate by Charles Boardman Hawes
3.0
1924 Newbery
The vocabulary in this book would definitely challenge a young reader, but as Lloyd Alexander explained, that is a strength of the book. Hawes didn't water it down and simplify the story. The seafaring vocabulary adds to the color of the story. I didn't know many of the nautical terminology, but frankly I didn't always care. It felt very much like Treasure Island. Rough and tumble and more realistic than some of the romantic portrayals of pirates. All in all, I enjoyed the adventure.
The vocabulary in this book would definitely challenge a young reader, but as Lloyd Alexander explained, that is a strength of the book. Hawes didn't water it down and simplify the story. The seafaring vocabulary adds to the color of the story. I didn't know many of the nautical terminology, but frankly I didn't always care. It felt very much like Treasure Island. Rough and tumble and more realistic than some of the romantic portrayals of pirates. All in all, I enjoyed the adventure.