Before the End - by Michael J Degrow (Paperback)

About the Book

One-Eyed Willie is back on an amazing adventure on the high seas. Willie and his friends find themselves unwitting passengers on a pirate ship and ultimately on a quest to find Magellan's body and the treasure rumored to be buried with him

Book Synopsis

One-Eyed Willie is back! Only this time, he returns as a living, breathing, young teen who teams up with his sixteenth-century pals on an amazing adventure on the high seas. Willie and his friends, Thumbs, Tolliver and Twig, find themselves unwitting passengers on a pirate ship and ultimately on a quest to find Magellan's body - and the magnificent treasure rumored to be buried with him.

Accompany these young buccaneers in their daring exploits as they encounter man-eating creatures, malevolent ghostly specters, fierce pirates, and a diabolical island chief bent on their destruction. Follow their funny mishaps and challenges as they make their way through a long, treacherous sea voyage and come to grips with adversity with the aid of Maia, an exceedingly clever island girl.

Before the End will challenge the notion that One-Eyed Willie was the ruthless pirate he was once made out to be - but rather, paint a picture of a young boy finding courage, honor and virtue on his journey toward manhood.

Review Quotes

5 out of 5 STARS - "...I did not expect that we would both love it so much! Even if you've never been into tales of pirates this book is impossible to put down." -- MICHELLE M.

5 out of 5 STARS - "What an incredible, harrowing adventure! It brought me back to my youth and remembering watching The Goonies..." -- (Unnamed Purchaser)

5 out of 5 STARS" - I absolutely loved the tie-in with The Goonies...Highly, HIGHLY recommended..." -- DAVID S.

5 out of 5 STARS - "The imagery was rich and made me feel as if I were there... I was bummed that the story ended..." -- (Unnamed Purchaser)

5 out of 5 STARS - "...I couldn't put it down once I started it. Simply a great book for kids or those of us who are still kids at heart!!" -- JOHN G.

5 out of 5 STARS" - I loved this book despite never having seen The Goonies. The author's description of the events brought them to life." -- (Unnamed Purchaser)

4 out of 5 STARS - "...I couldn't put it down!!" -- (Unnamed Purchaser)