The Legend of
Buc Buccaneer
Growing up as an orphan on the streets of Port Royal Jamaica, Buc always felt a strong connection to the sea and a longing for adventure. A sad twist of fate drives Buc to leave the safety of his island home and attempt to solve a long-standing mystery. Will it lead to the discovery of a lifetime, or has he been sent on a wild goose chase?
About The Book
The story takes an average rooster with a thirst for adventure and tosses him into the world of piracy. His present mixes with his past and he is driven to find answers to who he really is. Fascinated by the folklore and legends of the notorious pirate, Captain Lucky Longfeather, Buc hatches a plan. Together with his First Mate, Mister Ayg, and his burly quartermaster Chumlee. Buc sets out to find a crew to undertake a quest to solve a long-standing mystery of the Caribbean.
Join the crew of misfits as they search the Caribbean for clues that will lead them to the legendary riches of Luck Longfeather. Aboard his ship, The Fowl Stench, Buc has combat his own fears, as well as others who are in search of the treasure as well.
Colorful characters, comical dialog, and a few bird puns make this story an enjoyable read for children of all ages. Primarily targeted toward young-adult readers, the book is a fast-paced adventure that makes for a great bedtime story as well.
SNEAK PEEK
Chapter 1
The ocean water lapped against the hull of the majestic wooden vessel. The smell of the sea rolled over the deck and the spray leapt up to tickle the faces of anyone aboard. Bound tightly with cord, the mighty sails of the ship hugged the cross members of the stout main mast. The strong scent of linseed oil, mixed with the salt in the air, formed a pungent fog around the deck. Standing at the helm was a tall and proud rooster, his feathered hands wrapped around the wheel and the maroon tails of his long bandana flapping in the breeze. His eyes narrowed as he surveyed the scene.
“Stow the guns!” the rooster bellowed. “Hoist anchor! Set the main sail! Move like yer lives depend on it ya scurvy buzzards!” He looked over the empty deck of the ship with a critical eye. “Mister Ayg!” he cried. From behind him came the soft patter of bare feet, and the captain looked to see his first mate.
Mister Ayg was, in fact, a fully-grown fowl still trapped within his egg. Cracks had been formed to allow his legs and wings to move freely. For a trapped bird, he got on surprisingly well. Watching him operate in society was a surprising thing and seeing him bobble about the deck of a ship was hypnotic. He was able to perform any task the captain put forth, so long as you didn’t mind the way he bumped around and occasionally knocked something over inadvertently. He was also a very expressive bird, who loved to draw faces on his shell.
Today, Mister Ayg was all smiles.
The captain sneered down at his first mate and snapped, “Is that the face of a seasoned seaman?”
Mister Ayg shook his egg.
“Wipe that silly grin off your face!” the rooster ordered.
Mister Ayg dragged his sleeve across his front, literally wiping the smile from his face. He produced his coal stick and replaced the grin with a sneer.
“Better,” the rooster crowed, though his tone suggested dissatisfaction.
The rooster standing at the helm, barking orders, was Buckley Smythe, a local, yet sometimes misguided, captain of a cargo vessel. Buc, as he was often referred to, drew a deep breath and exhaled loudly. “Is this not the way it should be, Mister Ayg? Sailing the wild sea? Braving danger? Living as free birds?”
Mister Ayg pulled on the coat of his captain and pointed over the starboard side.
The two turned to see the dock and the vessel still safely tied up.
“You know what I mean,” the captain muttered, “besides, we have work to do.”
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The Legend of Buc Buccaneer makes a great bedtime story for children of all ages. It is a fast-paced adventure that will leave the readers wanting to continue reading. This makes it a great story for “picky” readers.
The Soundtrack
Within the chapters of the novel are numbered markers that correspond to tracks listed here. These tracks contain music that compliments the story and add a musical element. The soundtrack was composed and arranged by Giovanni Tabor. You can find the entire album on Spotify.
About Dan
Dan is the author of The Tale of Eartha the Sea Turtle, Steven the Vegan, and the novel, The Legend of Buc Buccaneer. Growing up in South Florida, Dan has always been surrounded by nature. His first book, The Tale of Eartha the Sea Turtle, is based on a real rescued sea turtle Dan encountered. His second book, Steven the Vegan, reunited him with a long-time friend, Ron Robrahn. Together Dan and Ron brought Steven to life. Steven the Vegan explores the difficulty some children face as vegan around their youthful peers. The Legend of Buc Buccaneer is his third book.
Dan Bodenstein
About Ron
Ron is the illustrator and co-creator of The Legend of Buc Buccaneer. His creativity and imagination have opened doors to allow him to work for companies such as Disney, Warner Brothers, Sea World, Tervis, and more. He has a natural gift for bringing characters to life and creating unique situations for those characters to get into. The Legend of Buc Buccaneer is his first novel.
Ronald Robrahn
Meet the Characters
Buc Buccaneer
Mister Ayg
Chumlee
Vientre Rojo
Pugwald
Twitch