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Five Little Stowaways. One Ghostly Pirate. A Treasure That Must Be Returned to the Sea for the Ghost Pirate to rest in peace! Enzo, Evan, Sebastian, Lucy, and Sophie are determined not to miss the family's Outer Banks beach vacation. As stowaways! Hidden inside Lucas's and Chloe's backpacks, the five little stowaways secretly travel to the family beach house in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, expecting sunshine, sandcastles, and plenty of seaside fun. Instead, they discover a mysterious pirate legend, a sea turtle nest filled with gold coins and jewels, and the restless ghost of Black Whisker the Mouse Pirate! Soon, the mice are swept into a wild treasure hunt adventure filled with baby sea turtles, troublesome seagulls, two wayward flamingos, a secret mouse tiki bar, and a brave hermit crab pirate named Pinchy who guards an important secret. Between sliding down miniature-golf waterfalls, building mouse-sized sandcastles, escaping hungry birds, and searching for buried treasure, the five friends must uncover the truth behind Black Whisker Mouse Pirate's lost fortune. But the treasure comes with a warning. Unless the mice find the courage to protect it and return it to the sea, the ghostly pirate may never rest in peace. Packed with humor, mystery, friendship, and mouse-sized mischief, this illustrated chapter book is a lively beach adventure for young readers who love pirates, talking animals, hidden treasure, and unforgettable summer vacations. Perfect for readers who enjoy: - Pirate mysteries and treasure hunts - Funny animal chapter books - Beach and summer vacation adventures - Ghost stories that are exciting but not too scary - Friendship, courage, and teamwork - Sea turtles and coastal wildlife - North Carolina's Outer Banks - Family read-alouds and independent reading Will the five little stowaways solve the mystery of Black Whisker the Mouse Pirate-or will the legendary treasure remain hidden forever? Recommended for ages 8-12.