{"id":9374143807725,"title":"The Barbary Chronicles","handle":"the-barbary-chronicles","description":"\u003ch6\u003eComing October 6. Pre-order today!\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Barbary Chronicles\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Lost Prince\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bobbi-miller\"\u003eBobbi Miller\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe game is on!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo one plays the game like Jack London. Only eleven years old, she can pickpocket and flummox any unsuspecting rube who wanders into the muck of the Barbary Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll Jack's skills are tested when one of her own falls ill and she pinches a gold pocketwatch to pay for a doctor. The watch belongs to the richest man in San Francisco, and it plunges Jack into a whole world of trouble. She soon finds herself on the run from rival gangs, corrupt coppers, and the ruthless, self-proclaimed King of the Barbary Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJack may be little, but she's clever and bold. With the help of a devoted stray dog, a kidnapped prince, and the scummiest ex-best friend ever, she'll do everything she can to save her found family\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recommended-books\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.charlesbridgemoves.com\"\u003eCharlesbridge Moves\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - START OF TABS - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e [TABS]\n\u003ch5\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/barbary-chronicles-spread.jpg?v=1779117729\" alt=\"spread showing chapter two of 'The Barbary Chronicles: The Lost Prince' by Bobbi Miller\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" class=\"cvr-border-gray\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" async=\"\" defer data-pin-shape=\"round\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/barbary-chronicles-cover.jpg?v=1779117730\" alt=\"Book cover of 'The Barbary Chronicles: The Lost Prince' by Bobbi Miller with characters and a dog on a ship.\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/barbary-chronicles-cover-hires.jpg.zip?v=1779117734\"\u003eDownload the Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/Barbary_Chronicles_FNL_poster_300.pdf?v=1779117801\"\u003eDownload the Poster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/the-barbary-chronicles-reading-group-guide.pdf?v=1780415834\"\u003eDownload the Reading Group Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBobbi Miller, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBobbi Miller is a story collector, a storyteller, and a writer who teaches writing. Exploring the American landscape and spinning tall tales are her passions. She is the author of several picture books and novels for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eBig River’s Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Girls of Gettysburg\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bobbi-miller\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Bobbi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAn 11-year-old pickpocket finds her next mark—the nob disguised as a ruffian outside a saloon—but she doesn’t realize that the watch she steals from him belongs to the richest, most dangerous man in San Francisco.\nWhen Jack London returns home to the Family, the group of orphaned and abandoned children taken in by Lady Jane, she discovers that the watch she took belongs to wealthy, ruthless George Hearst, whose son, William Randolph, is missing. Possessing it puts them all in danger. And then she happens upon and rescues William, who’s being held captive in one of the tunnels beneath the city that are used for smuggling. With help from William and her former best friend, Charlie, Jack tries to piece together details of a conspiracy that threatens everyone she cares about. The period-appropriate language transports readers to the gritty streets of San Francisco’s Barbary Coast neighborhood in the 1870s. The third-person narration mostly unfolds through Jack’s perspective, but some chapters fill in backstories from the points of view of William and Charlie. The beginning, which establishes the worldbuilding, moves a bit slowly, but the pace soon picks up. Miller thoughtfully explores themes of finding belonging and the ups and downs of friendship. Jack is cued white, and there’s racial diversity in the wider cast.\nAn atmospheric tale of intrigue and corruption grounded by the love of chosen family. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eA resourceful street thief navigates the lawless Barbary Coast of 1870s San Francisco in this rambunctious period novel from Miller (The Girls of Gettysburg). Eleven-year-old Jack London, portrayed on the book’s cover with pale skin, is a member of saloon owner Lady Jane’s makeshift family, a band of young outcasts that includes gentle Puddin’ Foot, impulsive Oofty Goofty, and ailing Philly. To keep the group afloat, bold and savvy Jack roams the streets in search of pockets to pick. But after lifting the gold watch of mining magnate George Hearst in hopes of paying for a medical treatment for Philly, Jack is swept into a dangerous conspiracy involving the kidnapping of Hearst’s son, William Randolph, and a brutal power struggle between rival smuggling gangs vying for control of the waterfront. As Jack, soon joined by headstrong William, outwits criminals and corrupt authorities alike, the novel delivers a breathless, high-stakes adventure. Vivid settings lend authenticity to the tale, while memorably rendered supporting characters and themes of loyalty, found family, and resilience give the story emotional depth. It’s a spirited romp that brings a swashbuckling era and location to life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-628-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-799-8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 9–12\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 224\u003cbr\u003e6 x 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublication date: October 6, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]","published_at":"2026-06-02T15:41:44-04:00","created_at":"2026-05-20T10:06:00-04:00","vendor":"Charlesbridge","type":"Children's Book","tags":["Browse by Age_Middle Grade","Browse by Fiction\/Nonfiction_Fiction","Browse by Format_Novel","Browse by Language_English","Browse by Subject_History \u0026 Biography"],"price":1299,"price_min":1299,"price_max":1799,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":49994802430189,"title":"Hardcover","option1":"Hardcover","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"46281","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":48458345644269,"product_id":9374143807725,"position":1,"created_at":"2026-05-18T11:22:09-04:00","updated_at":"2026-05-18T11:22:10-04:00","alt":"Book cover of 'The Barbary Chronicles: The Lost Prince' by Bobbi Miller with characters and a dog on a ship.","width":600,"height":900,"src":"\/\/www.charlesbridgemoves.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/barbary-chronicles-cover.jpg?v=1779117730","variant_ids":[49994802430189,49994812850413]},"available":true,"name":"The Barbary Chronicles - Hardcover","public_title":"Hardcover","options":["Hardcover"],"price":1799,"weight":567,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":10,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"9781623546281","featured_media":{"alt":"Book cover of 'The Barbary Chronicles: The Lost Prince' by Bobbi Miller with characters and a dog on a ship.","id":39955271680237,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.667,"height":900,"width":600,"src":"\/\/www.charlesbridgemoves.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/barbary-chronicles-cover.jpg?v=1779117730"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}},{"id":49994812850413,"title":"Paperback","option1":"Paperback","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"47998","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":48458345644269,"product_id":9374143807725,"position":1,"created_at":"2026-05-18T11:22:09-04:00","updated_at":"2026-05-18T11:22:10-04:00","alt":"Book cover of 'The Barbary Chronicles: The Lost Prince' by Bobbi Miller with characters and a dog on a ship.","width":600,"height":900,"src":"\/\/www.charlesbridgemoves.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/barbary-chronicles-cover.jpg?v=1779117730","variant_ids":[49994802430189,49994812850413]},"available":true,"name":"The Barbary Chronicles - Paperback","public_title":"Paperback","options":["Paperback"],"price":1299,"weight":567,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":10,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"9781623547998","featured_media":{"alt":"Book cover of 'The Barbary Chronicles: The Lost Prince' by Bobbi Miller with characters and a dog on a ship.","id":39955271680237,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.667,"height":900,"width":600,"src":"\/\/www.charlesbridgemoves.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/barbary-chronicles-cover.jpg?v=1779117730"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/www.charlesbridgemoves.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/barbary-chronicles-cover.jpg?v=1779117730"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.charlesbridgemoves.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/barbary-chronicles-cover.jpg?v=1779117730","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Book cover of 'The Barbary Chronicles: The Lost Prince' by Bobbi Miller with characters and a dog on a ship.","id":39955271680237,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.667,"height":900,"width":600,"src":"\/\/www.charlesbridgemoves.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/barbary-chronicles-cover.jpg?v=1779117730"},"aspect_ratio":0.667,"height":900,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.charlesbridgemoves.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/barbary-chronicles-cover.jpg?v=1779117730","width":600}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch6\u003eComing October 6. Pre-order today!\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Barbary Chronicles\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Lost Prince\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bobbi-miller\"\u003eBobbi Miller\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe game is on!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo one plays the game like Jack London. Only eleven years old, she can pickpocket and flummox any unsuspecting rube who wanders into the muck of the Barbary Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll Jack's skills are tested when one of her own falls ill and she pinches a gold pocketwatch to pay for a doctor. The watch belongs to the richest man in San Francisco, and it plunges Jack into a whole world of trouble. She soon finds herself on the run from rival gangs, corrupt coppers, and the ruthless, self-proclaimed King of the Barbary Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJack may be little, but she's clever and bold. With the help of a devoted stray dog, a kidnapped prince, and the scummiest ex-best friend ever, she'll do everything she can to save her found family\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recommended-books\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.charlesbridgemoves.com\"\u003eCharlesbridge Moves\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - START OF TABS - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e [TABS]\n\u003ch5\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/barbary-chronicles-spread.jpg?v=1779117729\" alt=\"spread showing chapter two of 'The Barbary Chronicles: The Lost Prince' by Bobbi Miller\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" class=\"cvr-border-gray\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" async=\"\" defer data-pin-shape=\"round\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/barbary-chronicles-cover.jpg?v=1779117730\" alt=\"Book cover of 'The Barbary Chronicles: The Lost Prince' by Bobbi Miller with characters and a dog on a ship.\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/barbary-chronicles-cover-hires.jpg.zip?v=1779117734\"\u003eDownload the Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/Barbary_Chronicles_FNL_poster_300.pdf?v=1779117801\"\u003eDownload the Poster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/the-barbary-chronicles-reading-group-guide.pdf?v=1780415834\"\u003eDownload the Reading Group Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBobbi Miller, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBobbi Miller is a story collector, a storyteller, and a writer who teaches writing. Exploring the American landscape and spinning tall tales are her passions. She is the author of several picture books and novels for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eBig River’s Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Girls of Gettysburg\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bobbi-miller\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Bobbi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAn 11-year-old pickpocket finds her next mark—the nob disguised as a ruffian outside a saloon—but she doesn’t realize that the watch she steals from him belongs to the richest, most dangerous man in San Francisco.\nWhen Jack London returns home to the Family, the group of orphaned and abandoned children taken in by Lady Jane, she discovers that the watch she took belongs to wealthy, ruthless George Hearst, whose son, William Randolph, is missing. Possessing it puts them all in danger. And then she happens upon and rescues William, who’s being held captive in one of the tunnels beneath the city that are used for smuggling. With help from William and her former best friend, Charlie, Jack tries to piece together details of a conspiracy that threatens everyone she cares about. The period-appropriate language transports readers to the gritty streets of San Francisco’s Barbary Coast neighborhood in the 1870s. The third-person narration mostly unfolds through Jack’s perspective, but some chapters fill in backstories from the points of view of William and Charlie. The beginning, which establishes the worldbuilding, moves a bit slowly, but the pace soon picks up. Miller thoughtfully explores themes of finding belonging and the ups and downs of friendship. Jack is cued white, and there’s racial diversity in the wider cast.\nAn atmospheric tale of intrigue and corruption grounded by the love of chosen family. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eA resourceful street thief navigates the lawless Barbary Coast of 1870s San Francisco in this rambunctious period novel from Miller (The Girls of Gettysburg). Eleven-year-old Jack London, portrayed on the book’s cover with pale skin, is a member of saloon owner Lady Jane’s makeshift family, a band of young outcasts that includes gentle Puddin’ Foot, impulsive Oofty Goofty, and ailing Philly. To keep the group afloat, bold and savvy Jack roams the streets in search of pockets to pick. But after lifting the gold watch of mining magnate George Hearst in hopes of paying for a medical treatment for Philly, Jack is swept into a dangerous conspiracy involving the kidnapping of Hearst’s son, William Randolph, and a brutal power struggle between rival smuggling gangs vying for control of the waterfront. As Jack, soon joined by headstrong William, outwits criminals and corrupt authorities alike, the novel delivers a breathless, high-stakes adventure. Vivid settings lend authenticity to the tale, while memorably rendered supporting characters and themes of loyalty, found family, and resilience give the story emotional depth. It’s a spirited romp that brings a swashbuckling era and location to life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-628-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-799-8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 9–12\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 224\u003cbr\u003e6 x 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublication date: October 6, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]"}