Sixth-grader Oliver Maris escapes into the world of his imagination to avoid the pain and hurt of a life spent at the bottom of the school food chain. Don't bullies ever grow tired of picking on him? He only wishes he had a little courage and confidence to use the skills he's learned during four years of judo lessons.But when he switches places with handsome Captain Maris, a tough-as-the-seas pirate from an ...Täielik kirjeldus
Sixth-grader Oliver Maris escapes into the world of his imagination to avoid the pain and hurt of a life spent at the bottom of the school food chain. Don't bullies ever grow tired of picking on him? He only wishes he had a little courage and confidence to use the skills he's learned during four years of judo lessons.But when he switches places with handsome Captain Maris, a tough-as-the-seas pirate from another dimension where space travel, tall ships, and wild adventure are the norm, Oliver has a chance to take a stand and change his fate.Captain Maris may have survived space battles, but he'll face his greatest challenge yet while walking in Oliver's shoes. In this middle-grade adventure about facing your fears and dealing with life-changing problems, author Fernando Bravo crafts an engaging tale that spans worlds.