Expedition Whydah
by Barry Clifford
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Caught in a fierce storm in 1717, pirate Black Sam Bellamy and his crew faced their final hours aboard the Whydah, a ship destined to be lost to history. Centuries later, Barry Clifford turns his childhood fascination into a daring treasure hunt to uncover the sunken vessel off Cape Cod, blending tales of pirate adventure with a modern quest filled with determination and discovery. This vivid story brings to life the thrilling challenges of the past and the passion that drives explorers today.
Representation & Themes
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Details
- ISBN
- 0060192321
- Pages
- 311
- Publisher
- William Morrow
- Published
- 1999
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 102,670