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Jem is whisked off from his sedate life onto a treasure-seeking adventure with his uncle. The two are quickly captured by pirates, then Jem is saved by the girl captain of the Ship of Lost Souls. Jem joins the (all-children) crew on its quest to find treasure. The story line is standard issue, but the pace is brisk and the details engaging.