The Scrimshaw Ring

A family story about an heirloom was the inspiration for this suspenseful narrative about a young boy's encounter in 1710 with mutinous pirates on a coastal Rhode Island farm. Author William Jaspersohn deftly contrasts boyhood fantasies with the discovery of the harsh realities of outlaw life. Vibrant illustrations heighten the graphic intensity of Jaspersohn's prose. The final page offers ideas to help children uncover the stories embedded in their own family heirlooms.

ForeWord Magazine

Suspenseful and dramatic . . . a great way to engage a child's interest in pirates or early American history. . . an excellent gift for intergenerational gift-giving