Rob Kidd

Jack and Fitzwilliam are going back to New Orleans to get the amulet. They run into trouble when the Pirate Police find and jail them. Jack, being able to get himself out of trouble, manages to get out of jail and find the rest of the crew. Calling on Tia Dalma, they bargain with her and find the gold gem for the amulet and Jack gets greedy only to be called on it. Finding Arabella and the Fleur they then come upon Madame Minute who wants the amulet. Now Jack must get them out of trouble and out of New Orleans. Can he do it? When will Tia Dalma call in their debt? Where is Madame Minute?

I enjoyed this story. Jack is crazy as ever with his schemes. I am glad they found the Fleur. I am glad that they manage to survive. I look forward to finding the rest of the books in the series so I can find out the answers to my questions. This is a good series for fans of The Pirates of the Caribbean as well as 8-12 year olds.… (meer)

Having gotten out of New Orleans with Tumen's family's medallion and starting for the Yucatan, Jack and his crew are captured by Captain Laura Smith, who is Arabella's mother. Now Arabella wants answers and is not happy with what she is getting from her mother. When Jack overhears plots of a mutiny, he throws in with Captain Laura only to lose his first mate.

I enjoyed this story. It's short but a lot is happening between the pirates, mutiny, and the medallion. The crew is great and mysteries must be solved. We learn Tim Hawks' story and have to decide if he is true. The pirates of Captain Laura's crew are villainous and you know all will meet up again. I am looking forward to the meet-up and I want to see the medallion returned to Tumen's great-grandfather.… (meer)

Tumen wants to go home so Jack and his crew take him back where they are greeted by his family and friends. Throwing a celebration dinner and story telling cause Jack and his crew to dream of the City of Gold. Waking the next day there are persona non gratis because the amulet leading to the City of Gold is missing and Tumen's great-grandfather is ill. Knowing they did not steal the amulet leads Jack and crew to search the island where a small doll is found with the mark of Madame Minuit upon it. Now they must sail to New Orleans and find Madame and retrieve the amulet.

I enjoyed this story. It starts a little slow but once they hit New Orleans it gets exciting. We find out about Madame Minuit and more about the amulet. We also learn more about Arabella. The ending sets up their next adventure (I hope) and I am ready for it.… (meer)