by Eoin Colfer
First published 2005
Nine-year-old Will's world turns upside down when his prank-loving older brother regales him with the legend of Captain Crow's Teeth, a bloodthirsty pirate whose ghost is said to haunt the nearby cove. As Will's fear grows, strange occurrences suggest the legend may be more than just a tall tale. With his family's safety at stake, Will must confront his own terror and uncover the truth behind the ghostly pirate's curse before it's too late.
Genres: adventure, mystery, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
112 pages · Paperback · Puffin Books