Josh and Tank are flying with Tank’s father when their light airplane crashes into the ocean off a remote section of the Big Island of Hawaii. Tank’s father needs medical attention. Two men are seen on the beach, but they are not rescuers. One is emotionally unstable, thinking he is a pirate. He and the other man operate an illegal smuggling operation in the jungle. To keep their secret, the men make prisoners of the survivors.

Josh and Tank befriend the pirate’s children, vainly hoping they will help them. In desperation, Josh and Tank attempt to escape through the jungle. They are pursued by one of the men who forces the boys toward an erupting volcano. Can they overcome their difficulties before it’s too late for Tank’s father?

The Ladd Family series is a Christian-based adventure series enjoyed by youth ages 8 to 12. The action-packed adventures are ideal for boys and reluctant readers. Includes a glossary of words for vocabulary development.