the COMPASS CLUB and Wreck of La Curieuse: an underwater adventure novel for ages 812, featuring 10 true ocean stories introduction to Fren

A mysterious green light dances across the sea at night, far from any shipping lane. Local fishermen call it the Curieuse Light. The Compass Club calls it a mystery waiting to be solved.A nautical chart marked with three circles. A tampered compass that stubbornly points west. And a school trip to the coast that lands Jules, Sacha, and Nour exactly where someone has been waiting for them-in Port-Goëlan.There, an old fisherman in a yellow raincoat stands watch, repeating the same warning: "Stay away from Fire Passage."There, a schooner sank forty years ago, taking its captain with it. And there, something glows beneath the dark water every calm night...A thrilling adventure-with science that's 100% real: - 10 illustrated Captain's Log fact pages covering tides, bioluminescence, the deep ocean, scuba diving, underwater archaeology, whales, lighthouses, and more. - The incredible story of the fish believed extinct for millions of years-until it was discovered alive in 1938. - Where the distress call MAYDAY really comes from (surprise: it's French!). - Why SOS does not stand for "Save Our Souls." - Learn 15 useful English words related to the sea, complete with a glossary and pronunciation guide. - A final quiz and the official Compass Club Sailor Certificate.Perfect for readers ages 8 and up.Can be enjoyed as a standalone adventure-no need to read Volume 1 first.Featuring short chapters, large print, and black-and-white illustrations throughout."Every legend has an explanation. And it's often more beautiful than the ghost itself."