The sea won’t sit still.

The ground won’t stay put.

And this time, even Captain Clumsy has to stop and listen.

In The Isle of Trembling Tides, the second book in The Secret Life of a Very Clumsy Pirate series, Captain Barnaby Blunderbuss and the crew of the Wobbly Wench sail into waters that don’t behave like water at all.

Here, tides pull sideways, islands shift underfoot, and paths disappear the moment you chase them. The more you rush, the worse things get. The more you worry, the more the island trembles.

As fear, doubt, and frustration begin to crack the crew’s confidence, Captain Clumsy faces his biggest challenge yet — not a monster or a storm, but his own reactions. With help from the ever-wise Captain Bubbles and an island that listens far too closely, Clumsy discovers that wobbling isn’t the same as failing… and that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is stand still.

Warm, funny, and quietly wise, The Isle of Trembling Tides is a story about:

• Trusting yourself when everything feels uncertain
• Learning to listen instead of forcing your way forward
• Understanding that mistakes don’t disqualify you — they shape you

Perfect for young listeners who enjoy adventurous stories with heart, humor, and gentle life lessons, this book continues Captain Clumsy’s journey while planting the seeds for even bigger challenges ahead.

The sea is changing.

And not everyone is happy about it.

Ideal for ages 6–10