Max and the Spice Thieves

Twelve-year-old Max just wanted a normal life-then his mom vanished, and everything changed. Now he's on a pirate ship chasing clues across the dangerous Three Seas, hunted by shadowy djinn, sea monsters, and cutthroat assassins. With only his wits, a mysterious book, and a ragtag crew of pirates to back him up, Max must uncover the truth about his family before the forces of darkness catch him first. If he fails, he won't just lose his mom-he might lose the entire world.