The Salt and the Sickness

By Jon Buckle  ·  10 scenes  ·  Added Jun 3, 2026

Aboard the trading ship Maribel, young surgeon's mate Tom watches sailors fall ill one by one. The captain says it's just bad luck and bad water. But Tom finds strange marks, locked doors, and a logbook that doesn't add up. Can a brave kid uncover the truth before the sickness reaches him too? A spooky sea mystery for young readers who love secrets, ships, and solving puzzles in the dark.