At Greensville high school in Virginia, there are two clans: The threatening, nasty gangster punks of the downtown, and the good, honest, but stern group of friends, from the uptown. Once these two groups mix, turmoil is assured, it's unstoppable. When a petty crime committed by the punks against the uptowns goes out of control, the uptowns seek revenge and the punks will stand their ground. Will this lead to death and total destruction? This is a story of youth, love, strife, revenge, punishment, resentment, and distrust.
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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