Books About Sailing Ships

The Best Sailing Ships Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about sailing ships? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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Our 1 Favorite Books About Sailing Ships

Captured on the High Seas
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · 2014

Captured on the High Seas

Captured by British forces, two cousins plan a daring escape during the Revolutionary War.

144 pages· 12,670 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 213 ratings
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Summary: Time-traveling cousins Patrick and Beth find themselves aboard a captured ship during the Revolutionary War. Amidst cannon fire and clashing swords, they befriend James Forten, a free Black man facing the threat of slavery. As they navigate the perils of a prison ship, they must devise a daring escape plan. Will they save their friend and themselves from a grim fate? Join them on a high-seas adventure filled with danger, courage, and the fight for freedom.