A review by bluepigeon
Pirate Queen: The Legend of Grace O'Malley by Sam Hart, Tony Lee

4.0

A colorful telling of the story of a famous part of the Irish resistance against the English crown for middle graders. Pirate Queen interprets the story of Grace O'Malley based an a few known facts about her life. Grace was certainly an impressive lady pirate who did it all: she had lovers, husbands, children, and she fought and fought and fought the English, and she even met the queen (of England). It's a short book, so even if Grace does some amazing things, like give birth in the middle of a battle, the story moves on quickly to the next thing. But this may be best in keeping younger readers' attention. The authors strike a good balance between legend and fact. Recommended for those who want an introduction to the Irish resistance during Tudor England, and those who like shipwrecks and stowaways.