This stirring young adult novel of Revolutionary times tells of Stephen Starbuck's adventures after he returned home from a long whaling voyage to find the island of Nantucket torn by feeling about the rebellion against the British colonial rule. Many of the Nantucketers felt they could best preser...
Nightbirds on Nantucket (1966, 1st edition) - by Joan Aiken
Nightbirds on Nantucket is a rollicking, fanciful adolescent's story by the author of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase. And whether one reads it for mystery and adventure, or for Joan Aiken's distinctive humor, it is a delightful reading.
Obadiah the Bold (1977 reprint) - by Brinton Turkle
"Obadiah Starbuck lives in old Nantucket, and he has a new spyglass, made of brass and very beautiful. He announced that when he grew up he was going to be a pirate. There was, however, a difficulty. 'Has thee ever heard of a Quaker pirate?' asked his brother Moses. Charming pictures with glimps...
Thy Friend, Obadiah (1988 reprint) - by Brinton Turkle
Caldecott Honor Book and sequel to Obadiah the Bold (1988 reprint)
"The captivating little Quaker hero returns in another perfect blend of simple story, evocative illustrations, and old Nantucket setting. Obadiah's new friend is a sea gull who embarresses the boy by following him everywhere...
