- As this was book two, did the author provide enough background for the story to make sense as a standalone story.
- Liam has an immediate affection for Captain Thrash. Why?
- Samantha seems less enamored with the captain. Why do you think that is?
- Explain why you think the author premised the story with Liam’s being dared to steal from the drug store.
- Did you feel having Ailill and Gene less prominent in this story was a hardship for the story? Did this make it harder to make a connection with this story?
- Do you feel Blackbeard was more or less likable in the story? Was he a sympathetic character?
- Are you able to connect with Liam and Samantha even though they are children.
- What do you think the theme of the story was? If a tagline were to be added to the front cover, what would it be?
- Given the storyline is set around pirates, do you think the audience is more likely to be young boys versus girls? Why or why not?
- If Walking the Plank were to be a movie, who would you cast as Blackbeard and his wife?
- Is there another book you have read that was similar to this one? Which one?
- Would you consider reading another book by this author? If not, why?
- Please share your favorite quote