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Princess Annie and Prince Liam travel to the ocean's farthest corner--evading sea witches, deceitful relatives, and pirates--for a magic pearl that can cure the mysterious illness ailing Annie's father and uncle. A nontraditional princess story, this sixth book in the fantasy-adventure series has a heavy dose of action, plus just enough background information to aid novices while reorienting fans.