Lintang and the Pirate Queen by Tamara Moss
Published by Clarion Books on October 15, 2019
ISBN: 1328460304
Pages: 368
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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Lintang always seems to end up in trouble. She lives on a small island with her family dreaming of a life full of travel and adventure. When the Pirate Queen lands on her island Lintang is determined to sail away with her and her all female crew. Lintang and her best friend, Bayani, a quiet and thoughtful boy with secrets are both twelve years old. Bayani doesn’t share his secrets with Lintang. The world they live in is inhabited by mythies. These mythical creatures are of varying sizes, behaviors, levels of danger, habitats, diets, etc. The Mythie Guidebook details these creatures throughout the story. This action filled fantasy is full of adventure and mystery. The characters are well developed and interesting. The story moves quickly with surprises and twists that will keep readers guessing and wanting more. I highly recommend this well written adventure. The ending is satisfying and complete, yet leaves the possibility for more books to follow. Recommended for ages 10-12
Reviewed by Kris Zuidema, retired school librarian, Standish