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In spring 1920, teenage siblings, Becca and Doug, continue their adventure on their uncle's ship, sailing through a typhoon into the Celebes Sea in pursuit of a missing gyrolabe, which may be connected to the disappearance of their parents.
Quick Summary
Set in 1920, the story follows siblings Becca and Doug as they board their uncle's ship to chase a missing gyrolabe through a wild typhoon, a quest that soon ties into the mystery of their vanished parents. The mix of high-stakes sailing, historical detail, and a puzzle-filled plot makes it feel like a classic adventure tale with a modern twist, and the sibling dynamic gives the action a warm, personal edge. If you're into stories where kids solve riddles while battling storms and outsmarting shady characters, this will keep you turning pages late into the night. Parents will be happy to hear the danger is exciting rather than gruesome, and there's a lot of real-world info about early-20th-century navigation woven naturally into the plot. Anyone who loved the daring escapades in "Treasure Island" or the puzzle-solving vibe of the Hardy Boys will feel right at home with Operation Typhoon Shore.