The Mutiny on the Bounty

Patrick O'Brien, Patrick O'Brien (Illustrator)

$17.95

Publication Date: February 1st, 2007

Publisher:

Walker & Company

ISBN:

9780802795878

Pages:

Description

Life sailing with the Royal Navy in the 1780's was particularly miserable: sailors slept in crowded hammocks, ate moldy cheese and maggoty bread, and were subject to very harsh discipline. So when the HMS "Bounty" arrived in Tahiti after 11 months at sea, the crew of the "Bounty" thought it was heaven on earth. Living on the island paradise made them lazy and careless.

As the return journey began, Captain Bligh's crew proved reluctant to leave. His temper began to flare, and his second-in-command and old friend Fletcher Christian suffered the worst of Bligh's outbursts. His honor at stake and a longing to return to the island, Christian led a mutiny, then set Bligh and 18 loyal crew members adrift in a launch.

A daring escape by Christian and the mutineers, paired with Bligh's amazing story of survival all make up one of history's most rousing true maritime tales, and Patrick O'Brien's 85 illustrations reach epic proportions of drama and realism.

About the Author

PATRICK O'BRIEN is the author and illustrator of eleven books for children. After earning a degree in biology from the University of Virginia in 1982, he worked at a naval architecture firm before going to art school. He has been a prolific freelance illustrator for 20 years. Patrick lives in Baltimore, Maryland, with his wife and son.www.patrickobrienstudio.com

Praise for The Mutiny on the Bounty

From BooklistO'Brien writes clearly, balances both sides of the story, and illustrates the book with dramatic watercolor-and-gouache paintings. From double-page scenes to combinations of small pictures, the handsome artwork sets the story's tone, defines the period, and brings the characters to life. …Accessible, dramatic nonfiction, especially recommended for those who love tales of seafaring drama. --Booklist
From Kirkus Reviews
[A]n adventuresome tale, well told. --Kirkus Reviews
From Horn Book
Accessible and clear, this account allows young readers a glimpse of an event that is part of our cultural literacy. --Horn Book
From School Library Journal
[A] great tale of adventure and conflict. The handsome illustrations, done in watercolor and gouache, are packed with details and action, and add to the drama. --School Library Journal From CurledUp.comThe Mutiny on the Bounty informs in a visual, interesting way rather than in dry textbook fashion. …Alluring for adventure-loving youth. --CurledUp.com