From Jacob Two-Two on the High Seas
By Cary Fagan, illustrated by Dušan Petričić

“‘What’s that out there?’ Cindy pointed past the rail of the ship. ‘There’s something there in the mist.’

Jacob could just make out the carved figurehead of a mermaid. ‘It’s a ship, it’s a ship!’ he cried. As it became more visible, Jacob could see that it was a very old ship, the kind with three tall masts and big sails. He could also see cannons – dozens of them – lined up along the ship’s side….”