Michael and Michele wanted to spend the summer at home but their mom had to take the kids to Bath, North Carolina. When they got there, they met Jo-Dee, Brian, and John. Michael, Michele, Jo-Dee and Brian wanted to solve the mystery of Blackbeard's missing head but the clues kept leading them nowhere. SPOILER ALERT, in the end they discovered the missing head of Blackbeard and the play was able to go on. I found this book fascinating because there was a lot of mystery going on. For example, they were retrieving clues but ended up nowhere. Another reason I like this book is because it's about Blackbeard and I'm an admirer of Blackbeard. Throughout the story it talks about his life being a pirate. This book was amusing. I would give this book a 4 star rating. Fun Fact: Did you know Blackbeard's real name was Edward Teach?

The Mystery of Blackbeard the Pirate (Real Kids, Real Places)
By Carole Marsh
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 3 - 6 | Q | 5.2 | 28221 |
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"His head is missing?" Michele asked. "Whose head?" When the answer turns out to be Blackbeard, fiercest pirate of the all. Four kids set off on a real adventure in North Carolina's real pirate haunt port town of Bath. While struggling to recover a special prop and save an outdoor drama, the kids learn about the Golden Age of Piracy up and down the American coast from Maine to Florida. They also learn a lot of history, solve a mystery, meet a legend and much more! They have a lot of Jolly Roger laughs! But do they find the treasure? Hmm, would they tell? Avast! This mystery's a treasure trove of fun!
LOOK what's in this mystery - people, places, history, and more!
Blackbeard's death History of Bath, NC • Bath geography • History of Ned Teach a.k.a. Blackbeard • Amphitheaters • History of the Bonner family and Bonner's Point • History of the Palmer-Marsh House • Information on St. Thomas Church • Lustre • Pontipool • Mary Ormond, Blackbeard's wife • Legend of the Magic Horse Tracks • Sailors• mirrors • Erosion • Bath Creek • Teach's Hole, Ocracoke Island, NC • Plum Point, Bath • Buzzard Inn, • Bath Public Library • St. Thomas Cemetery • Van Der Veer House • Magic Horse Tracks near Washington, NC.
Like all of Carole Marsh Mysteries, this mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that will keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities.
Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book:
Grade Levels: 3-6
Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 5.2
Accelerated Reader Points: 4
Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 74560
Lexile Measure: 780
Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: Q
Developmental Assessment Level: 40
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1. Download the Carole Marsh Mysteries Real Kids! Real Places! Correlations to Common Core/State Standards HERE.

2. Download the Where Have You Been map HERE.

3. Utilize the Real Kids! Real Places! Common Core State Standards Teacher Resource for classroom discussion questions and activities for ELA grades 2-6. This can be used for all 50 mysteries HERE.
4. Download additional activities including Fact or Fiction, Fascinating Facts, Book Club Discussions and Book Club Activities HERE.
5. Want a sneak peak? Read the first three chapters HERE.
• Online eBooks allow readers to access their book anytime, from anywhere - by using a computer, tablet, or other device with Internet access.
• They require NO additional access or hosting fees • When you purchase a library bound Carole Marsh Mystery book, you get unlimited access to the Online eBook version for FREE.
• You don’t need to download Online eBooks• They are available to you online 24/7!
• Online eBooksare available exclusively from Gallopade, and are compatible with Macs, PC, iPad, and other devices with Internet access.
"His head is missing?" Michele asked. "Whose head?" When the answer turns out to be Blackbeard, fiercest pirate of the all. Four kids set off on a real adventure in North Carolina's real pirate haunt port town of Bath. While struggling to recover a special prop and save an outdoor drama, the kids learn about the Golden Age of Piracy up and down the American coast from Maine to Florida. They also learn a lot of history, solve a mystery, meet a legend and much more! They have a lot of Jolly Roger laughs! But do they find the treasure? Hmm, would they tell? Avast! This mystery's a treasure trove of fun!
LOOK what's in this mystery - people, places, history, and more!
Blackbeard's death History of Bath, NC • Bath geography • History of Ned Teach a.k.a. Blackbeard • Amphitheaters • History of the Bonner family and Bonner's Point • History of the Palmer-Marsh House • Information on St. Thomas Church • Lustre • Pontipool • Mary Ormond, Blackbeard's wife • Legend of the Magic Horse Tracks • Sailors• mirrors • Erosion • Bath Creek • Teach's Hole, Ocracoke Island, NC • Plum Point, Bath • Buzzard Inn, • Bath Public Library • St. Thomas Cemetery • Van Der Veer House • Magic Horse Tracks near Washington, NC.
Like all of Carole Marsh Mysteries, this mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that will keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities.
Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book:
Grade Levels: 3-6
Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 5.2
Accelerated Reader Points: 4
Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 74560
Lexile Measure: 780
Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: Q
Developmental Assessment Level: 40
Get your FREE Resources!

1. Download the Carole Marsh Mysteries Real Kids! Real Places! Correlations to Common Core/State Standards HERE.

2. Download the Where Have You Been map HERE.

3. Utilize the Real Kids! Real Places! Common Core State Standards Teacher Resource for classroom discussion questions and activities for ELA grades 2-6. This can be used for all 50 mysteries HERE.
4. Download additional activities including Fact or Fiction, Fascinating Facts, Book Club Discussions and Book Club Activities HERE.
5. Want a sneak peak? Read the first three chapters HERE. Publisher: Gallopade International
ISBN-13: 9780635016508
ISBN-10: 0635016508
Published on 6/1/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 152