Once upon a time, a message in a bottle said someone needed help; help from a certain bold, brave knight!

So the brilliant Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, his cat Envelope and his good grey mare must find a ship so they can set sail and rescue the messenger. But, who needs their help, and what fearsome sea dangers and frightful pirates might they encounter on their voyage? Join our hero and his companions on this rip roaring, timber shivering adventure on the high seas!

This is Charlie's seventh exciting, fast-paced adventure with a mystery at its heart and a surprise at the end. Big flaps add to the fun! Kristina Stephenson trained as a set and costume designer. She had a successful career in theatre and children's TV until she had her children.

Wanting to stay at home with them, she turned to illustration. Inspired to write by her own son Charlie (who doesn't have stinky socks), she created the wonderful adventures of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks. Kristina's fabulous new series with Simon & Schuster, Molly Maybe's Monsters, is available now.