Beyond the Maelstrom — Graham Peebles

Setting off on a madcap adventure in search of Captain Gizzard's treasure and lured by the call of magical artefacts, Rookwort heads into mortal danger for a treasure hoard which may not even exist! Meanwhile, back in the sleepy village of Plummington Minor, Barney Betts and the young witch Katie Crabtree both have dreams warning them of Rookwort's peril. On the advice of the wood sprite Flitter Trott, Barney and his friends head back into Pangloria once more. Their quest quickly gathers momentum as they encounter two strange Pinook children and a mysterious Myrtle Cat, who all decide to accompany them on their voyage through the legendary Maelstrom of the Ice King. Join them as they fly back in time to the Caribbean of the 18th century to do battle with ghostly spirits and a scurvy crew of treacherous pirates. Will they be able to save Rookwort in time?