Raised amidst the bayou landscapes of Northeast Louisiana, the author's childhood was steeped in imaginative play, exploration, and storytelling. Surrounded by cypress trees and Spanish moss, days were filled with building forts, adventuring on the water, and weaving tales until dusk. This immersive experience, a blend of wild nature and youthful camaraderie, ignited a lifelong passion for narrative. The bayou's enchantment became the fertile ground from which her storytelling artistry first bloomed.
When Pirate Pete hears the Queen has discovered a treasure map, he must have it. With the map in hand, Pete and his parrot hit the high seas, destined for the X that marks the spot. Along the way, however, Pete cannot pass up a chance to plunder gold. He sets ashore at Candy Island, Clover Island, Sleepy Island, and Dragon Island.