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In this humorous junior adventure, Surf the mermaid finds herself imprisoned by the nefarious Captain Crookshank and his pirate crew. Her friends, determined to save her, recruit James—one of the Lost Boys—to help orchestrate a daring rescue. With magic, friendship, and island adventures driving the plot, young readers follow the team as they outwit pirates, navigate enchanted waters, and rely on their bonds to bring Surf home.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Dave Barry
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