The Green Beans, Volume 7: The Revenge of Hickory Stick Bill

ALL HANDS ON DECK... Hickory Stick Bill: He’s known as a rogue, a scoundrel, and the self-proclaimed Keeper of Smuttynose Island. Calling him “rough around the edges” is a vast understatement... but then again, one would expect as much from the last living descendant of the infamous pirate, Black Beard. The first encounter Neil and Jack had with Hickory Stick Bill was a tumultuous affair from which they barely escaped intact. They never expected to see the pirate again in their lives, so it comes as quite the surprise when they’re called upon for a mission on the Isles of Shoals. According to Hickory Stick Bill, there’s been weirdness afoot on the islands he calls home. Odd rumblings indicate evildoers might be messing about... and they could possibly even be two of the Beans’ most dangerous nemeses: Jasper Cragglemeister and Ebenezer Widget-Bocker, who have been missing since they accidentally brought an entire museum down on their own heads. But the boys won’t be alone this time. They’ve enlisted the help of their loyal friends, Sara, Maria, and Lefty, along with Nibbler, Noodles, and Murphy. The world’s strangest fellowship, composed of scientist and squirrel, robot and Labradoodle, girl and boy, has once more been joined, in order to tackle their most difficult adventure yet. If Hickory Stick Bill is to succeed, this mission is going to require all hands on deck. “The Green Beans” is a series of middle grade novels featuring elements of adventure, mystery, science fiction, and the paranormal. Recommended for ages 9-13 (and anybody who is still young at heart).Read more