{"product_id":"jose-and-the-pirate-captain-toledano","title":"José and the Pirate Captain Toledano","description":"Set in the shadows of the Spanish Inquisition, this is the coming-of-age story of José Alfaro, a young refugee who forms a powerful bond with the mysterious Pirate Captain Toledano. It’s also a dynamic pirate adventure on the high seas, with hand-to-hand combat and ship-to-ship action, and the powerful story of a dark time in history when people took different paths to survive.\nJosé Alfaro is a cocky, rambunctious teen in the 16th-century colony of Santo Domingo, pulling pranks and dodging the authorities. One day, José’s mischief lands him in serious trouble.\n\nHoping for a fresh start, he stows away on the Laqish, not knowing that it’s a pirate ship. From his hiding place, he watches the pirates divide their loot and plan their attacks on long days at sea. He also takes note of the respect they have for their captain, the intimidating Toledano.\n\nBut the captain has a secret―like José, he is a Jew. For him, piracy is not about the gold; it has a different purpose.\n\nUnder the tutelage of the ship’s quartermaster, José learns the intricacies of pirate life. But when he can, the captain finds ways to pull José away from the crew, to teach him about his ancestors.\n\nJosé finds his community. His place. His voice. His purpose.\n\nThis is a pirate story, but also a story of survival―a story of a young man’s deep need to know who he is, where he comes from, and where he’s going.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1728446066\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1728446066.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Shorr, Arnon Z.|Edelglass, Joshua M.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43148837617725,"sku":"BVV.1728446066.G","price":7.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1728446066-0.jpg?v=1777931776","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/jose-and-the-pirate-captain-toledano","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}