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Description
When their marbles go missing the pirates go wild. And then their stony-faced teacher disappears. Wiggy and Boa get on the case.
Quick Summary
If your kid loves goofy humor mixed with a tiny bit of mystery, this one fits that sweet spot perfectly. The pirates lose their marbles (yes, actual game marbles, which is hilarious), and when their teacher mysteriously vanishes, two quick-witted kids named Wiggy and Boa decide to play detective on the high seas. It's got that silly, absurdist energy that makes kids actually want to keep reading like if Diary of a Wimpy Kid and a pirate adventure had a baby. The 4.9 reading level is approachable without talking down to kids, and at just over 22,000 words, it won't overwhelm a reluctant reader who wants something fun and fast. Parents will appreciate that it's genuinely funny rather than just chaotic, and there's enough mild adventure to keep things exciting without any scary stuff that would keep kids up at night. Fans of books like The Terrible Two or any of the My Weird School series will probably gravitate toward this one pretty naturally. It's the kind of book that makes a kid say "just one more chapter" before lights out.