{"product_id":"pirates-turtles-and-coastal-cooking-9798904179380","title":"Pirates, Turtles and Coastal Cooking","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Pye Theriot\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Coastal Foodies of Florida LLC\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Coastal Foodies of Florida LLC\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet sail aboard \u003cem\u003eThe Spice Runner\u003c\/em\u003e for an unforgettable coastal adventure filled with mystery, maritime culture, delicious recipes, and ocean discovery in the first book of \u003cem\u003eThe Spice Runner Adventures\u003c\/em\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Pescado Pete, the adventurous Fish Chef, and Shelly the Sea Turtle uncover clues connected to the mysterious Spiral Current, they begin an extraordinary journey across the Gulf Coast aboard the legendary ship \u003cem\u003eThe Spice Runner\u003c\/em\u003e. From colorful waterfront markets and hidden island harbors to bayous rich with pirate legends and generations of cooking traditions, every stop along the coast reveals new flavors, forgotten stories, and secrets carried by the tides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut this is more than a culinary journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Pete and Shelly travel from harbor to harbor, they discover how ocean currents connect people, wildlife, recipes, and cultures across entire coastlines. Along the way, they meet fishermen, market vendors, cooks, historians, and conservationists who teach them that every recipe carries history, every harbor protects a story, and every coastline deserves care and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending cinematic storytelling with richly illustrated scenes, \u003cem\u003ePirates, Turtles \u0026amp; Coastal Cooking: Following the Spiral Current\u003c\/em\u003e combines adventure, creativity, and coastal education into a unique interactive reading experience for families and young explorers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside readers will discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExciting coastal mysteries and harbor adventures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegional seafood and coastal-inspired recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePirate lore and maritime history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteractive color-by-number activity pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSea turtle conservation lessons and ocean awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJournal clues, maps, and hidden symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultural stories shaped by generations of coastal communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the lively streets of Key West and the historic waterfronts of Mobile to the marshes of Barataria Bay and the bustling harbors of Galveston, each chapter reveals how food, history, and the sea are woven together through the lives of the people who call the coast home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers ages 8-14 and families who love travel, cooking, ocean life, history, and adventure, this beautifully illustrated volume encourages curiosity, exploration, creativity, and environmental stewardship through an immersive storyworld unlike any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the journey is the Spiral Current, a mysterious pattern that guides Pete and Shelly toward discoveries hidden in recipes, journals, maps, traditions, and coastal legends. What begins as a simple voyage soon becomes a deeper search for the stories that connect oceans, cultures, and generations across the Gulf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith memorable characters, atmospheric harbor settings, and a warm spirit of exploration, \u003cem\u003eThe Spice Runner Adventures\u003c\/em\u003e invites readers to cook, explore, protect, and imagine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause every flavor tells a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e And every story travels with the current.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coastal Foodies of Florida LLC","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47892654162071,"sku":"9798904179380","price":1720.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798904179380.webp?v=1781188019","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/pirates-turtles-and-coastal-cooking-9798904179380","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}