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Mabel Jones’s ordinary life is upended when she disappears aboard the Feroshus Maggot, a strange ship sailed by an unusual crew of pirates. A sinister plan unfolds as Captain Split seeks an X‑shaped puzzle that could enslave London under a new pirate militia. Mabel must locate the puzzle fragments to secure her freedom, while navigating perilous adventures, humorous encounters, and the ever‑present threat of piracy and magic.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Will Mabbitt
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