Ebook {Epub PDF} Chasing the Nightbird by Krista Russell

 · Chasing the Nightbird. by Krista Russell. Category: Middle Grade Themes: Historical Fiction. As the son of famous Black Jack Valera, the best whaler on the eastern seaboard, thirteen-year-old Lucky Valera led a charmed life at sea, until his father dies and his estranged older half-brother, Fortuna, kidnaps him. Krista Russell. Average rating: · ratings · 49 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors. Chasing the Nightbird. avg rating — 83 ratings — published — 4 editions. Want to Read. saving. Want to Read. Currently Reading. Read/5. Chasing the Nightbird by Krista Russell is a MG book, well suited for the 9 years and up crowd of readers. The novel opens in New Bedford, Massachusetts in where we meet Lucky Valera, a young African American boy about to turn /5.

Krista Russell is the first-time author of Chasing the Nightbird (Peachtree, )(teachers guide). From the promotional copy: Fourteen-year-old Lucky Valera is a seasoned sailor about to join the crew of the whaling ship, Nightbird. But when his estranged older brother suddenly kidnaps him and forces him into servitude as a mule spinner at the. Chasing the Nightbird Krista Russell. Peachtree, $ (p) ISBN Buy this book. Russell's first novel takes place in , a turbulent and significant year in the diverse. Chasing the Nightbird. by Krista Russell. Category: Krista Russell's action-packed historical adventure, following a brave young protagonist willing to risk everything for his freedom, offers a glimpse into a unique historical time and setting and will leave readers on the edge of their seats.

Chasing the Nighbird by Krista Russell I loved this book. I thought the character development of the main character, Lucky, was very good and made me feel better about him and his behavior throughout the story. The theme of the story was shown towards the end and was pleased to see he wasn't who he started out to be. Mini Book Review: Chasing the Nightbird by Krista Russell. Publisher: Peachtree Publishers. Published: 1st September. Format: e-book. Genre: Historical Fiction, YA. Recommended Reading Age: 9+. Rating: 6/ Amazon / Goodreads. ‘Fourteen-year-old Lucky Valera is a seasoned sailor about to join the crew of the whaling ship, Nightbird. Chasing the Nightbird. Krista Russell. Peachtree, $ (p) ISBN Russell’s first novel takes place in , a turbulent and significant year in the diverse port town of.