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Soon after [[Jack Sparrow]] and the crew of the ''Barnacle'' arrive at [[Tumen]]'s home vilage on the [[Yucitan Peninsula]], a magical amulet valued heavily by the natives mysteriously vanishes. The villagers automatically place the blame on the young pirates and force them to leave the island immediately. Back aboard their ship, the crew decide to go in pursuit of the medallion and quickly set sail after the actual thieves. Not long into their journey the pirates discover they may have taken on more than they bargained for when they come across a completely bronzed-over ship, complete with bronzed sailors who had somehow been frozen in place by the metal. |
Soon after [[Jack Sparrow]] and the crew of the ''Barnacle'' arrive at [[Tumen]]'s home vilage on the [[Yucitan Peninsula]], a magical amulet valued heavily by the natives mysteriously vanishes. The villagers automatically place the blame on the young pirates and force them to leave the island immediately. Back aboard their ship, the crew decide to go in pursuit of the medallion and quickly set sail after the actual thieves. Not long into their journey the pirates discover they may have taken on more than they bargained for when they come across a completely bronzed-over ship, complete with bronzed sailors who had somehow been frozen in place by the metal. |
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| − | The following day, Jack and the others make port in [[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana]], and discover the real thieves hiding out in a hotel: [[Madame Minuit]] and a young boy named [[Tim Hawk]]. A fierce battle quickly erupts between Madame Minuit and the pirates, during which Jack is accidentally hit in the mouth with the amulet, turning several of his teeth to pure bronze. To the pirates' surprise, Hawk winds up double-crossing Minuit and uses magic to slow her down, enabling him, Jack and the others to escape the hotel with the amulet. The crew head straight for the ''Barnacle'' and quickly set sail out of the city, only to discover that Hawk has stowed away on their ship to escape it himself. He reveals to them that ''he'' was the one who had turned the ship they'd encountered earlier to bronze through the use of a [[voodoo doll]]. After explaining he'd been forced to by Minuit, who'd been holding him captive as a slave for several years, Jack decides to let him officially join their crew. Several minutes later, another ship sails up alongside the ''Barnacle'', and the young pirates are shocked to discover none other [[Arabella Smith|Arabella]]'s mother, [[Laura Smith]], aboard, alongside none other than their old nemesis [[Left Foot Louis]]. |
+ | The following day, Jack and the others make port in [[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana]], and discover the real thieves hiding out in a hotel: [[Madame Minuit]] and a young boy named [[Tim Hawk]]. A fierce battle quickly erupts between Madame Minuit and the pirates, during which Jack is accidentally hit in the mouth with the amulet, turning several of his teeth to pure bronze. To the pirates' surprise, Hawk winds up double-crossing Minuit and uses magic to slow her down, enabling him, Jack and the others to escape the hotel with the amulet. The crew head straight for the ''Barnacle'' and quickly set sail out of the city, only to discover that Hawk has stowed away on their ship to escape it himself. He reveals to them that ''he'' was the one who had turned the ship they'd encountered earlier to bronze through the use of a [[voodoo doll]]. After explaining he'd been forced to do so by Minuit, who'd been holding him captive as a slave for several years, Jack decides to let him officially join their crew. Several minutes later, another ship sails up alongside the ''Barnacle'', and the young pirates are shocked to discover none other [[Arabella Smith|Arabella]]'s mother, [[Laura Smith]], aboard, alongside none other than their old nemesis [[Left Foot Louis]]. |
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Revision as of 04:57, 4 December 2011
Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack Sparrow: The Age of Bronze is the fifth in the series of young reader books written by Rob Kidd dealing with the early life of Jack Sparrow. It was released on November 1, 2006.
Publisher's summary
Jack and company are regrouping after their Sword of Cortés ordeal. They want to forget about magical power and turn their attention towards treasure. But they are about to learn that in the Caribbean magic and treasure often go hand in hand when they encounter a young sailor who can turn things to solid…bronze? And can they kill madam?
Plot
Soon after Jack Sparrow and the crew of the Barnacle arrive at Tumen's home vilage on the Yucitan Peninsula, a magical amulet valued heavily by the natives mysteriously vanishes. The villagers automatically place the blame on the young pirates and force them to leave the island immediately. Back aboard their ship, the crew decide to go in pursuit of the medallion and quickly set sail after the actual thieves. Not long into their journey the pirates discover they may have taken on more than they bargained for when they come across a completely bronzed-over ship, complete with bronzed sailors who had somehow been frozen in place by the metal.
The following day, Jack and the others make port in New Orleans, Louisiana, and discover the real thieves hiding out in a hotel: Madame Minuit and a young boy named Tim Hawk. A fierce battle quickly erupts between Madame Minuit and the pirates, during which Jack is accidentally hit in the mouth with the amulet, turning several of his teeth to pure bronze. To the pirates' surprise, Hawk winds up double-crossing Minuit and uses magic to slow her down, enabling him, Jack and the others to escape the hotel with the amulet. The crew head straight for the Barnacle and quickly set sail out of the city, only to discover that Hawk has stowed away on their ship to escape it himself. He reveals to them that he was the one who had turned the ship they'd encountered earlier to bronze through the use of a voodoo doll. After explaining he'd been forced to do so by Minuit, who'd been holding him captive as a slave for several years, Jack decides to let him officially join their crew. Several minutes later, another ship sails up alongside the Barnacle, and the young pirates are shocked to discover none other Arabella's mother, Laura Smith, aboard, alongside none other than their old nemesis Left Foot Louis.
Appearances
Individuals
- Chila (First appearance)
- Hernán Cortés (Mentioned only)
- Tia Dalma (Mentioned only)
- Fitzwilliam P. Dalton III
- Tim Hawk (First appearance)
- Henshaw (First appearance)
- Kan (First appearance)
- K'ay (First appearance)
- Mam (First appearance)
- Constance Magliore
- Jean Magliore
- Minuit (First appearance)
- Arabella Smith
- Laura Smith (First appearance)
- Jack Sparrow
- Tumen
- Xitami (Mentioned only)
Locations
- New Orleans (First appearance)
- Tortuga (Mentioned only)
- Yucatán Peninsula (First appearance)
- El Dorado (First mentioned)
Objects and weapons
- Bronze bullet (First appearance)
- Obsidian knife (First appearance)
- Sun-and-stars amulet (First appearance)
- Voodoo Doll
Vehicles and vessels
- Barnacle
- Bronze ship (First appearance)
