• Magic Marks the Spot

  • The Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates, Book 1
  • By: Caroline Carlson
  • Narrated by: Katherine Kellgren
  • Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (935 ratings)

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Magic Marks the Spot

By: Caroline Carlson
Narrated by: Katherine Kellgren
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Audie Award Finalist, Children's Titles for Ages 8-12, 2014

Admiral Westfield sucked in his breath and released it in a tremendous gust. "My dear," he said, "let me be clear: You are a young lady. You will not tell silly tales and you will never be a pirate."

Hilary Westfield has always dreamed of being a pirate. She can tread water for 37 minutes. She can tie a knot faster than a fleet of sailors. She particularly enjoys defying authority, and she already owns a rather pointy sword. There's only one problem: The Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates refuses to let any girl join their ranks of scourges and scallywags.

Girls belong at Miss Pimm's Finishing School for Delicate Ladies, learning to waltz, faint, and curtsy. But Hilary and her dearest friend, the gargoyle, have no use for such frivolous lessons - they are pirates! (Or very nearly.)

To escape from a life of petticoats and politeness, Hilary answers a curious advertisement for a pirate crew and suddenly finds herself swept up in a seafaring adventure that may or may not involve a map without an X, a magical treasure that likely doesn't exist, a rogue governess who insists on propriety, a crew of misfit scallywags, and the most treacherous - and unexpected - villain on the High Seas.

Will Hilary find the treasure in time? Will she become a true pirate after all? And what will become of the gargoyle?

©2013 Caroline Carslon (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers

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Amazing book!

I loved it. I actually read it first and I loved it so much I just had to get the audio version. I was thrilled to see that Katherine Kellgren was the narrator. (She is on of my favorite.) Great storyline, especially for kids. I myself am in my teenage years but I still love a good kids book now and then.

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An excellent read

This is an excellent story, with great characterization and a good plot. I definitely recommend it.

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Ok book

I listened to this book with my daughters ages 7 and 10 I did not love the book 10 liked the book and 7 loved the book “ ifs funny and has pirates and a gargoyle!”









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Has to be one of my favorites audio books

This story is incredibly though through, and the performance and cast really sets you in the scene, I 100% recommended- if your interested in medieval history, cultural and political talk, and modern humor!

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excellent production

Bravo two thumbs up captivating and enjoyable the whole way through. Can't wait for the next book

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7 year old success!

My seven year old daughter just completed this book and LOVED it! She wants to be a pirate when she grows up now. I highly recommend and so does she!

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Excellent production of a clever children's book

This was a really cute story, and I imagine many elementary-aged kids would be captivated. The whole thing is elevated by the superb narration of Katherine Kellgren, who performs the various characters' voices so you can truly "hear" each one!

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my kids loved this story!

the narration was great! you could feel all the different characters personalities coming out.
the story line was cute! a great family adventure. I definitely recommend this to young listeners and those that enjoy light hearted adventure/action.

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Pirates

I looked for books narrated by Katherine Kellgrin. I find her awesome and because I miss her, want to listen to any read by her.
This one did not disappoint me.
All rogues, etc., are magnificent.

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Wonderful adventure! The narration was absolutely great! Highly recommend this story. Best book I've listened to in awhile.

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