In a land of lush forest, spacey caves, wide rushing waterfalls connected to rivers, mountains as tall as the clouds, and serene moor lands far far away, lived a "prowl" of leopards lead by the wise snow leopard Liteal and his lovely mate Chalíki. Liteal and Chalíki were a very impressive pair. Liteal had fur as pure as a rabbit's cotton ball tail, dark grey splotches of spots, and deep, dark blue eyes. Whereas Liteal had Snow White fur, Chalíki had a the grey pelt of morning fog, blue spots as dark as midnight, and icy blue eyes. Chalíki was the most skilled hunter of the prowl. She always found prey even when it was scarce. Liteal had issues behind his pelt, only his mate knew this. He would yowl and hiss at her for not bringing back enough prey, or kick her to the side when she refused any of his decisions. He pretty much caused her pain for almost everything. The "prowl" of about 82 leopards were suddenly notified by a problem.
Saving the life of the infamous rookie pirate, Captain Ruben Kirk, catapults Jessica Red into a sea of magic, jewel heists, and world-saving adventure.
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After years of watching pirates fighting with the king's navy off the coast of Harvest Island, Jessica Red saves the life of the infamous rookie pirate, Captain Ruben Kirk, and the two become fast friends. Little does she know, Ruben Kirk is only the first of three rookie pirates she'll meet during a whirlwind of sea-faring adventures - but when Jessica learns the corrupt King Mordred has plans to destroy her island home, can she convince them to help her save it?
("The Rookie Pirates" is Book 1 in "The Adventures of Jessica Red" trilogy.)
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