About This Book
In this classic fantasy comedy, Steve Walker arrives in the quaint town of Godolphin as the new college track coach. He soon finds himself entangled in a plot to save Blackbeard's Inn from a local crime boss, a task made infinitely more complicated when he accidentally conjures the ghost of the infamous pirate Blackbeard. Cursed to limbo until he performs a good deed, Blackbeard's mischievous and often inappropriate antics create hilarious chaos as Steve tries to win the track meet, save the inn, and navigate a new romance. This book explores themes of redemption, teamwork, and finding unexpected allies.
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Fear & BraverySelf-Confidence & IdentityResilience & PerseveranceFriendship & LoyaltyJustice & FairnessGood vs. EvilCreativity & ImaginationTeamwork & CollaborationLove & FamilyJoy & GratitudeCuriosity & WonderForgiveness & RedemptionMaking FriendsBeing DifferentGrowing UpPeer PressureGhostsPiratesFantasy & MagicSportsFriendship & Social
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Discussion Prompts
1
If you could conjure any historical figure, who would it be and why?
2
Blackbeard had to do a good deed to break his curse. What do you think makes a 'good deed'?
3
Steve had to deal with Blackbeard's antics even when it made him look bad. How do you handle situations where someone you're helping causes trouble?
4
What are some ways the Daughters of the Buccaneers showed resilience in trying to save their inn?
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