The second book of the Princelings of the East series finds Fred and George enjoying their studies and projects in Castle Buckmore. But when the Prince announces his unhappiness with the wine, they set off to discover what has gone wrong at the winery. They face capture by pirates, shipwreck, and treachery at their home castle, after which our heroes are drawn into the Battle of Dimerie, where Fred meets his true love and George gets more than he bargained for.

This is an exciting adventure in our strange world of kings and castles, where progress is just around the corner. It will appeal to boys and girls alike, with the rescue of a spunky princess making a welcome addition to the key characters.

The Princelings and the Pirates is suitable for good readers aged 10 and upwards.