Joe, Sam, and Fred accidentally use their magical book, The Book, to travel back to the 18th century and land right on a pirate ship! They find themselves face-to-face with the infamous Blackbeard and his crew, who are more interested in treasure than in helping three kids from the future get home. Using their wits, modern knowledge, and a little bit of luck, the trio must outsmart the pirates, survive life at sea, and find The Book again before they're stuck in the past forever. It's a hilarious and fast-paced adventure where history is much messier—and smellier—than it seems in textbooks.