Seadogs: An Epic Ocean Operetta by Lisa Wheeler

In this comic-book style operetta, Old Seadog and his crew of two set out on one last sail. What lies in wait for them. Pirates? Planks? Storms? Treasure? Use your shower voice to sing your way through this delightful adventure with a memorable cast of singing canines!

Research Links for Seadogs: An Epic Ocean Operetta

Author's Webpage

Interview with the Author

Sea Pirates Flash Game

Pirate Vocabulary

Pirates, Fact and Legend

How I Became a Pirate: Patch the Pirate

A to Z Pirates

Musical Forms: Operetta

The Guide to Light Opera and Operetta

Operetta (from Encyclopedia)

What is an Operetta?

Chants de Marins/Sea Shanties

Literary Connections:

Sea Clocks

Sailing for Gold

Thunder from the Sea

How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long (Unit available in Book Buddies)

Theatrical Connections:

Operetta: The Pirates of Penzance

Musical: My Fair Lady

 

Kids Wings 5-Star Rating:

(Symbolizing high moral character in literature)

A Special Thanks to Christopher Ian Hill for his delightful background music: "The Pirates Jig"

 

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Author Lisa Wheeler
signing Suzy's book in Austin, TX, 3/3/05

 

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