The Emerald Shore (Voyage of Lucy P. Simmons) - Hardcover

Mariconda, Barbara

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9780062119964: The Emerald Shore (Voyage of Lucy P. Simmons)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062119966 ISBN 13: 9780062119964

Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books, 2014

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Readers who love seafaring adventures like Avi's The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle or the American Girl books will love Barbara Mariconda's The Emerald Shore. This book is the marvelous conclusion to the Voyage of Lucy P. Simmons trilogy, a series that Newbery Award-winning author Katherine Applegate calls "a grand and adventurous tale."Lucy is trapped between two powerful magics. The glittering magic that's protected her ever since her parents died, and the dark magic of the Simmons family curse. Lucy's fight to survive the curse has led her to sail on an epic journey across the globe. Now finding Mary Maude Lee's stolen pirate treasure on the rocky shores of Ireland is the only way for Lucy to break the curse and protect herself and everyone she loves.But time is running out. Danger looms closer than ever before, and Lucy will need courage stronger than magic to save herself from the fate that awaits her.

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Review:

"In this riveting story, landlubbers and seafarers alike will find a song of loss, courage, loyalty and magic--altogether wonderful!"--Kathi Appelt, author of the Newbery Honor Book and National Book Award finalist The Underneath

"A thrilling, magical story with a feisty, unforgettable heroine."--Patricia Reilly Giff, author of Newbery Honor book Lily's Crossing and the Polk Street School series

"Storms and high seas, a mysterious house and a more mysterious ship, a magical sparkling cloud that brings new hope--they are all here. This novel is a hymn to courage, with a tempo that turns the pages, a rhythm that stirs the spirit."--Gary D. Schmidt, National Book Award finalist and author of the Newbery Honor book Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy

"Highly dramatic and visually stunning."--Kirkus Reviews

"The world of ships and sailing comes to life with Mariconda's rich details."--Sacramento Book Review

Praise for The Voyage of Lucy P. Simmons series: "Lucy is an intrepid heroine with a swashbuckling spirit and a sailor's heart. A grand and adventurous tale, as magical and mysterious as the sea itself."--Katherine Applegate, Newbery award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan

"A grand and a good finale for Lucy et al."--Kirkus

"Magic and a magical creature help Lucy along the way to the satisfying conclusion during which all questions about each character are answered. As in the previous books, the pace is fast and action-packed with just a hint of romance for the protagonist."--School Library Journal

"Teens who have enjoyed joining in on Lucy's rollicking ride over the last two books in this trilogy will be delighted with their experience in the final story in this trilogy."--Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

Teens who have enjoyed joining in on Lucy s rollicking ride over the last two books in this trilogy will be delighted with their experience in the final story in this trilogy. --Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)"

From the Back Cover:

Lucy is trapped between two powerful magics. . . .

The glittering magic that's protected her ever since her parents died: ornate talking cards, a singing flute, and an enchanted ship that guide her toward her destiny.

And the dark magic of the Simmons family curse: the curse that caused her parents to drown--an evil that's doomed her ancestors to die at sea.

Lucy's fight to survive the curse has led her to sail on an epic journey across the globe--to Australia in search of her last remaining relative--and now to the rocky shores of Ireland. Lucy and her ragtag crew of friends know this is the resting place of Mary Maude Lee's stolen pirate treasure.

Finding it is the only way for Lucy to break the curse and protect herself and everyone she loves. But time is running out. Danger looms closer than ever before, and Lucy will need courage stronger than magic to save herself from the fate that awaits her.

The Emerald Shore is Barbara Mariconda's marvelous conclusion to the Voyage of Lucy P. Simmons series.

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