--- product_id: 2182659 title: "Magic Marks the Spot: A Middle Grade Pirate Adventure with Magic and a Talking Gargoyle for Children (Ages 8-12) (Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates, 1)" brand: "caroline carlsondave phillips" price: "€ 33.08" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/2182659-magic-marks-the-spot-a-middle-grade-pirate-adventure-magic store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Magic Marks the Spot: A Middle Grade Pirate Adventure with Magic and a Talking Gargoyle for Children (Ages 8-12) (Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates, 1) **Brand:** caroline carlsondave phillips **Price:** € 33.08 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Magic Marks the Spot: A Middle Grade Pirate Adventure with Magic and a Talking Gargoyle for Children (Ages 8-12) (Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates, 1) by caroline carlsondave phillips - **How much does it cost?** € 33.08 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/2182659-magic-marks-the-spot-a-middle-grade-pirate-adventure-magic) ## Best For - caroline carlsondave phillips enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted caroline carlsondave phillips brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Magic Marks the Spot: A Middle Grade Pirate Adventure with Magic and a Talking Gargoyle for Children (Ages 8-12) (Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates, 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61mqfwZVPTL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Charming, Fun Light Read *by J***E on Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2014* This one was actually a little better than I had hoped. It's about a girl named Hilary, a Naval Admiral's daughter, who doesn't want to go to finishing school--she only wants to be a pirate. Hilary, and her magical talking gargoyle, run away from finishing school to answer an advert looking for freelance pirates for a special mission. Mayhem generally follows, including a situation where Hilary finds some terrible things out about a loved one. She has to make quick decisions, in the end, whether to do the right thing (even though it may be hard on a personal level) or let the loved one carry on with misdeeds. In a land where real pirate treasure is magical ore, not regular gold or jewels, and little of the real treasure remains, bad things are afoot. Hilary and her troupe of friends set out to find the real treasure before the opposition, even though many have tried and failed before.Reading as adult, the plot was a bit thin at times. I had figured out how Miss Pimm must be involved in the larger plot quite early on, but the journey of getting to the end was still fun. Sprinkled through out with humorous excepts from the VNHLP Handbook, Miss Pimm's Guidebook, and newspaper articles, this is a cute and funny read. Themes of friendship pepper the story. I did think when it came down to crunch time concerning the villainous relative, Hilary's choice of making the hard right choice (stopping them) or maybe easier wrong one (letting them carry on) was a bit easily decided. Content-wise, there's not much here for parent's to be concerned about. Some minor pirate oaths, like "Blast!" and such. A tiny bit of romance (nothing overt) runs through a bit of the story. It's a bit silly at times, but it really is rollicking fun. I might be back to visit Hilary and The Gargoyle once book 2 sets sail. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved these books *by N***S on Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2022* Bummer the series ended. Because we are having a hard time finding a series to catch our attention like these did! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Can't wait for the sequel! *by M***W on Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2013* This book was hilarious, exciting and touching all at once. My family all read it together, and we really looked forward to reading time each day. We all loved it! We finished the last of the Harry Potter series over a year ago and really hadn't found anything to fill the void--until the Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates came along. My son loved the swashbuckling pirates, the magic, and he laughed out loud routinely as we read. I loved all of this too, and actually got choked up at a few parts that underlined the importance of loyalty to friends and putting other people's needs before your own, and just how good trust and appreciation can feel once they are found. We were so grateful for this gem of a book, and we can't wait for the sequel to come out! When we finished, we had that familiar feeling of "that was great, but now its over". My son immediately said "We can read it again until the next book comes out!" We've since listened to the audio book too, and it was even more magical. We couldn't get enough of it! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/2182659-magic-marks-the-spot-a-middle-grade-pirate-adventure-magic](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/2182659-magic-marks-the-spot-a-middle-grade-pirate-adventure-magic) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-05-06*