"Avalina Jones and the Eye of the Storm is an action-packed fantasy.Lori Adams has outdone herself in describing the magical ship and all of its components.I really enjoyed Avalina and her pirate adventure.any Hogwarts fans might find themselves equally enthralled." ~SAN FRANCISCO BOOK REVIEW "Adams' pirate-centric story teems with entertaining bits of magic. A well-crafted, supernatural pirate tale with a capable, young hero." ~KIRKUS REVIEWS When a young girl learns she is the Last Heir of the infamous pirate Davy Jones, she is whisked away to begin life aboard an enchanted schoolship for Pirate Heirs where danger and excitement awaits. Contemporary kids who happen to be Heirs of the most villainous and celebrated pirates in history live aboard schoolships.
Superstitions, mysteries, curses, secrets, strange ocean creatures, and undead pirates will thrill middle-grade readers in this rollicking, globe-trotting adventure. Avalina Jones knows nothing about Sea Magic or Pirate Heir schoolships. But when a beautiful woman arrives in a swirling waterspout, Avalina's life explodes with more adventures than she can possibly imagine. She takes her rightful place aboard a giant Pirate Heir schoolship teeming with Heirs of the world's most nefarious pirates.Avalina quickly realizes bizarre and danger are the norm aboard Pirate Heir schoolships--food fights back, school supplies giggle or explode. And not everyone can be trusted.When she is accused of a terrible crime, Avalina must prove her innocence or risk being banished from the schoolship forever.Avalina races to unlock secrets of the ship and makes a dangerous discovery that threatens everyone aboard.
With the help of her deckmates, Avalina draws closer to the truth, unaware a deeper, darker fate awaits.Worlds collide for middle-grade readers who will love the fast-paced thrills, colorful characters, secrets, legends, and interplay of fantasy and reality in Avalina Jones and the Eye of the Storm. Author Lori Adams expertly delivers a timeless story bringing together sea lore, magic, and adventure. The first book in the series, Avalina Jones and the Eye of the Storm, is a romping tale for middle graders who are searching for the next enduring fantasy classic.