Wherever adventure, danger or snacks are to be found, Captain Whiskers is almost certain to be there! One blustery night, the daring feline pirate falls asleep at the wheel of his ship and crashes into a township he has never seen or heard of before. The people are suffering from a longterm drought, and they look to Captain Whiskers to save them from disaster. Aided by his dependable first mate Latimer, the surly blowhard Billups and an assortment of other wild characters, Whiskers' work is cut out for him as he heads out towards the mysterious island of Shima, known to the locals as the Island of Curses. Who can he trust on this dangerous mission, and what kind of dangers await him when he lands ashore? It's endless thrills and chills from start to finish, and a delightful tale for readers young and old.