When Grandpa Joachim Kassenef asks his two grandchildren, William and Lisabeth, to help him tidy up the attic above the family house in La Rochelle, no one suspects that an incredible series of events is about to unfold. William has been passionate about ships and everything related to the sea, navigation, travel, and exploration since he was very young. Grandpa Joachim himself is a former long-haul captain, and seafaring runs in the Kassenef family for generations. Upon entering the attic, William notices a model of a three-masted ship on a shelf in the shadow of an old, forgotten wardrobe. Unknowingly, by touching the sailboat, William revives a family secret that his grandfather has kept from him. He has touched the Trick-Rigged Vessel... William and his younger sister, Lisabeth, and his friends or relatives, embark on adventures from the depths of the attic, encountering perilous pirate ships of all kinds, from frozen vessels to buccaneers and even family members, on the other side of the ocean. This book includes three episodes of extraordinary journeys through manipulated worlds, where reality mixes with the unreal. The adventures span from La Rochelle in France to the great plains of Dakota, Long Island, and even a famous liner from 1912 that experiences a slightly eventful journey. But you'll have to wait to find out more! ... maybe later ?
Inside the book: Part 1 - The Trick-Rigged Vessel Part 2 - The Revenge of Robert Black-Eyes Part 3 - William Kidd's Treasure
"William Kassenef - The Rigged Attic" is a series of three captivating novels, written and published from 2009 to the present, that blend the magic of trick-rigging with the relatable world of middle school friendships and adventures. Filled with humor, engaging storylines, and memorable characters, Patrick's work appeals to the entire family, from children to grandparents.
The question remains: what is real and what is unreal? Beneath the veil of fantasy, magic, or the "strange world hidden in grandpa's attic," lie universal themes of childhood curiosity and the innate desire to explore the unknown, despite parental caution. Meanwhile, the enigma of family beckons children to unravel its mysteries. Who are our distant relatives? Who are the people we sporadically hear about during grown-up dinner conversations or casual living room chats while we played nearby?
"William Kassenef - The Rigged Attic" offers more than just entertainment; it invites readers to ponder these intriguing questions.
