The Dagger Quick by Brian Eames
This is the story of Christopher "Kitto" Quick a young boy in seventeenth century England. He is an apprentice barrel maker to his father. Kitto was born with a clubfoot and has always been bullied because of it. He yearns for a new life filled with adventure. When his unknown uncle Captain William Quick, a pirate, comes to ask Kitto's father for help, Kitto's fate is forever changed. His father is murdered and his step mother and younger brother kidnapped. He must join his uncle on a search for treasure in an attempt to rescue his family. A satisfying and thrilling adventure for ages 8 through 12 years. Can be found in the juvenile section of the library under J EAM
by Judy Griggs
