The Mermaid, The Pelican, and The Pirate Treasure

A heartwarming seaside adventure about friendship, discovery, and a pirate mystery waiting to be solved.

 

Marina the Mermaid and Percy the Pelican love exploring their little island home, where stories seem to be hiding everywhere.

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And no story is quite as exciting as the legend of pirate Jean Lafitte.

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Long ago, Lafitte made his home on the island—and some say he left something behind.

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When Marina and Percy discover a mysterious old key marked with a curious message, they can't resist following the clues. Their search takes them across the island, past sandy shores, historic landmarks, and places where pieces of the past still remain.

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But perhaps solving a pirate's riddle isn't only about finding treasure.

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Can Marina and Percy discover what Lafitte left behind—and where the answer to the mystery has been hiding all along?

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The Mermaid, the Pelican, and the Pirate Treasure is a beautiful picture book filled with friendship, gentle adventure, pirate lore, island exploration, and the wonder of discovering history right where you live.

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Inspired by the stories and legends surrounding Jean Lafitte, this seaside adventure sends Marina and Percy following a mysterious clue through their island home. Along the way, they uncover traces of Galveston’s pirate past and discover that some treasures are not quite what they seem.

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Perfect for ages 4–8 and young readers who love:

• Mermaids, pelicans, pirates, and treasure hunts

• Riddles, clues, and seaside mysteries

• Friendship and adventure

• Gentle introductions to history

• Jean Lafitte, Galveston Island, and Gulf Coast legends

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