Dragon Blood Pirates 13: Slitgut and the Emerald Eyes

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Al and Owen are more intrigued than ever by the Dragon Blood Islands after Al's dad casually reveals his own father's connections to them. Keen to find out more and uncover the secret words that empower the magical sabre, the boys head back to the islands. On arrival, they discover the elephants of Sabre Island are still in danger, at risk from pirates who want their ivory and who constantly steal the emeralds from the idol that's supposed to protect them. Witnessing the theft by a newly arrived pirate, the fearsome Captain Slitgut, Al and Owen are determined to retrieve the emeralds and return them to their rightful place. So they set off in hot pursuit, hiding on board Slitgut's ship. But when the dastardly Gunner finally crosses paths with Slitgut in a battle for bounty on the high seas, will the boys be able to escape to return to Sabre Island with the gems in time to give the dying elephant access to the Elephants' Graveyard and secure the idol

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Dan Jerris passion for the sea-faring world came about from his many adventures on the high seas; meeting sharks face-to-face, sailing over dangerous reefs, and being held at gunpoint near an island where pirates still roam. His boat has nearly sunk many times, but each time the luck of the sea has saved him.