The Dagger X (The Dagger Chronicles)

Twelve-year-old Kitto Quick finds himself stranded with his stepmother, Van, a Wampanoag girl, and a baby rescued from a slave ship on an island where valuable spices are hidden. Kitto is forced into adulthood and faces numerous challenges as he learns powerful secrets about his past. His adventure continues in the sequel to The Dagger Quick, unfolding more about Kitto's identity and destiny in the high seas of the Caribbean during the 1600s. The story intertwines themes of friends, fiends, good, evil, and the thrill of the high seas, showcasing Kitto's search for manhood and identity.