CASTAWAYS OF THE FLYING DUTCHMAN

Brian Jacques, . . Penguin Putnam/Firebird, $7.99 (336pp) ISBN 978-0-14-250118-4

Pure-hearted enough to escape the curse that befalls the crew of the legendary Flying Dutchman, a boy and his dog are granted immortality and sent forth to "spread peace and joy throughout the world." PW wrote that while the Redwall author here turns his attention to humans, "his fans will not be disappointed." Ages 10-up. (May)

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