Rob Kidd

Having been a number of years since I first read this origin series, I don't remember a lot about it. However, I remember a LOT about this installment. I felt so betrayed by a certain plot twist in this book. I'm pretty sure it scarred me for life and prepared me for the real world. (I mean I'm joking but at the same time I'm not). Great installment!

Having gotten out of New Orleans with Tumen's family's medallion and starting for the Yucatan, Jack and his crew are captured by Captain Laura Smith, who is Arabella's mother. Now Arabella wants answers and is not happy with what she is getting from her mother. When Jack overhears plots of a mutiny, he throws in with Captain Laura only to lose his first mate.

I enjoyed this story. It's short but a lot is happening between the pirates, mutiny, and the medallion. The crew is great and mysteries show more must be solved. We learn Tim Hawks' story and have to decide if he is true. The pirates of Captain Laura's crew are villainous and you know all will meet up again. I am looking forward to the meet-up and I want to see the medallion returned to Tumen's great-grandfather. show less

Tumen wants to go home so Jack and his crew take him back where they are greeted by his family and friends. Throwing a celebration dinner and story telling cause Jack and his crew to dream of the City of Gold. Waking the next day there are persona non gratis because the amulet leading to the City of Gold is missing and Tumen's great-grandfather is ill. Knowing they did not steal the amulet leads Jack and crew to search the island where a small doll is found with the mark of Madame Minuit show more upon it. Now they must sail to New Orleans and find Madame and retrieve the amulet.

I enjoyed this story. It starts a little slow but once they hit New Orleans it gets exciting. We find out about Madame Minuit and more about the amulet. We also learn more about Arabella. The ending sets up their next adventure (I hope) and I am ready for it. show less

The tale of young wanna-be pirates who consider themselves of better character than the nefarious pirates of the Carribean. Jack Sparrow's child character keeps very true to Johnny Depp's portrayal of the adult Captain Jack Sparrow. It is a simple high-seas adventure, but well-written and highly fun for elementary age reading. The little girl in me enjoyed it a great deal!