What can possibly happen when a crime happens under the very noses of a group of very savvy eighth graders at St. BeSillius’ Catholic School on St. Frederick’s Island? When the money they raised to buy toys for children in homeless shelters in nearby NYC is stolen, the Buccaneers, as they call themselves, are outraged. Despite warnings from Father Felix and Sr. Jo, Sprocket, the leader of the Buccaneers, and her determined buddies set out to follow the clues, run down the thief, and get those toys for the homeless kids. When their clubhouse is burned down, and a threatening letter is sent to the local newspaper, The Foghorn, owned and operated by Sprocket’s mother, the Buccaneers are even more determined to unravel the plot against them. A mysterious island once owned by the pirate, Jon Buccleigh and a labyrinthine cave serve as the setting for this skullduggery. A Native American healer, her community, and a group of the beach people conspire with the Buccaneers to get that money back. You will be laughing at some of the Buccaneers’ antics and gasping at what those brave eighth-graders face to solve the mystery. The story is rich with colorful and engaging characters as well as the flavor of post-war America in 1947. An altogether fun and satisfying read.

The second book, Sibby's Secret follows with more fun, mystery and excitement.

The Buccaneers of Saint Frederick Island are back. If you loved the first

Buccaneers of St. Frederick Island, "Sibby's Secret" will capture you too.

Join the fun, danger and escapades of Lily, Frank, Leon, Ryan and

Amelia.

The Buccaneers rival any private investigator of the time. When Sibby

Fintail, fisherman and bay constable, goes missing, Lily, code name,

Sprocket and Frank, code name Wing Nut, come to the rescue. They

follow his trail to one of the island's caves where he had been harvesting

crystals for his artwork. They find an unconscious, badly beaten Sibby.

Who did this and why?

Becca Dawes. Sprocket's mother discovers that unknown persons are

seeking to take the caves away from the native tribe that has owned

them forever. What is it about the caves?

When strangers come to Frederick Island, and kidnap Becca, the Buccaneers go into high gear to solve these attacks.

The Buccaneers will draw you into their world of clever sleuthing and

unlocking the secrets in the clues they find. It's adventure, fun and great

crime science.

You will be laughing at some of the Buccaneers' antics and gasping at

what those brave eighth-graders face to solve the mystery. The story is

rich with colorful and engaging characters as well as the flavor of 1947.