Castaways of the Flying Dutchman

Written by Brian Jacques

Book #1 in the Castaways of the Flying Dutchman series

A boy and his dog must save a village from peril on their eternal journey.

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356 pages· 80,305 words· Est. 9 hour read· 770L

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Bookroo's summary

Neb and his loyal dog, Den, are cursed to roam the earth eternally after escaping the ghostly Flying Dutchman. Their journey leads them to a 19th-century village on the brink of destruction. As they face treacherous foes and unravel hidden secrets, can they rally the villagers to save their home? Adventure, mystery, and the bond between a boy and his dog drive this timeless tale of courage and hope.

From the publisher

Fans of the New York Times bestselling Redwall series will be delighted with Brian Jacques’ latest. The legend of the Flying Dutchman, the ghost-ship doomed to sail the seas forever, has been passed down throughout the centuries. But what of the boy, Neb, and his dog, Den, who were trapped aboard that ship? What was to become of them? Sent off on an eternal journey of their own, the boy and his dog roam the earth through out the centuries in search of those in need. Braving wind and waves and countless perils, they stumble across a 19th-century village whose very existence is at stake. Saving it will take the will and wile of all the people–and a very special boy and dog. “The swashbuckling language brims with color and melodrama; the villains are dastardly and stupid; and buried treasure, mysterious clues, and luscious culinary descriptions (generally involving sweets) keep the pages turning.” (Booklist)

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