Hurricane Dancers: The First Caribbean Pirate Shipwreck (Pura Belpre Honor Books – Author (Narrative))

Name: Hurricane Dancers: The First Caribbean Pirate Shipwreck (Pura Belpre Honor Books – Author (Narrative))
Price: 5.5 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (34 reviews)
Author: Margarita Engle

by Margarita Engle

Historical Fiction Young Adult

4.5 (34)

158 pages~2.6 hr readPublished by Henry Holt and Co.

$5.5045% off peak

Last checked: Apr 14, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You're drawn to Caribbean history told through overlooked voices, especially stories about the Taíno people and early colonial encounters.
You appreciate coming-of-age narratives where survival means more than just staying alive, but reclaiming your identity.
You want historical fiction that's accessible and moving without being heavy-handed about its cultural significance.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer plot-driven adventure stories with clear heroes and villains rather than morally complex characters.
You're looking for a fast-paced adult pirate saga, not a young adult narrative about a teenager finding his place.
You want lengthy, detailed immersion in a historical period rather than a focused, intimate portrait of one person's transformation.

About this book

Quebrado has spent years being passed between pirate ships in the Caribbean Sea. The sailors call him el quebrado—half islander, half outsider, a broken one. Captain Bernardino de Talavera employs him as a translator, bridging his mother's Taíno Indian language and his father's Spanish. When a hurricane destroys the ship and kills most of the crew, Quebrado alone survives and reaches safety on land. There he begins a new life among people who treat him with respect. Ultimately, he faces a choice about what will become of his former captors.

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Currently 4.5★ from 34 reviews

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