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School's out for the summer in Florida. For young Harley Cooper, that means endless days of adventure on the bays and cays around Pine Island. With his sea-going black lab, Hammerhead, by his side, Harley fishes the pristine waters for blue crab to help his mom make ends meet. When…


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1 author picked The Last Pirate as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I thoroughly enjoyed this book primarily because of the strong connection to pirate history in southwestern Florida.

I could also relate to the main character as a young man and the trials and tribulations that he had to deal with. It had a surprise ending that left the reader wanting more.

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