How? It is the only question we should ask ourselves. Everyday, when you walk down the street and pass by someone that you don't know, ask yourself how you got there. How did you get to that place in your life? It's what people have asked me for the past 14 years. And I still won't allow myself to ask, I still will not accept the fact that I am here, in a place where no one should have to be, I am 14 years old for christ sake! It's hard enough being the only girl around, well the only one with a straight mind. But it's too difficult to make such a decision alone, the only one I can trust is the one who is out there fighting on my behalf. The rebellion was a mistake, my parents will perish, and all because the throne pushed me away. I could be up there with them right now, and all would be at peace, but everything they offered went against what I believe in. The freedom of the people is no longer at steak, and that is one of the things they were gonna take away that I was able to prevent, at least for the time being. I promised everyone that I would destroy the monarchy, but I promised myself that I would not fall with it.
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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