The Black Pearl, a cursed pirate ship that haunts the seas with tattered black sails and a vicious crew, has just materialized in Port Royal and stolen away the governor's daughter, Elizabeth Swann. Will Turner, a young blacksmith in love with Elizabeth, sets sail to rescue her by whatever means necessary—even enlisting the help of a pirate! Enter Captain Jack Sparrow, a cunning and charismatic pirate with his own personal stake in the mission...the Black Pearl was once his ship and he aims to get it back.

Legend tells of an island where a treasure trove of cursed gold is hidden, an island that can only be found by those that have already been there. Captain Jack Sparrow is one of the few who knows where it lies, and that the Black Pearl, the fastest pirate ship in the Caribbean, makes its berth there. Now he must take Will Turner, a young blacksmith, to the island to rescue the kidnapped Elizabeth Swann from the Black Pearl's crew. But once there, will they be able to free her from the clutches of Captain Barbossa and sail away unharmed? This early reader is ideal for young fans of the Pirates franchise, bringing the action of the first film to life through full-color movie stills and easy-to-read text.

Stories are whispered of a mysterious ship with black sails and the ruthless pirate who captains it—Barbossa. Feared among pirates and sailors alike, Barbossa and his crew are said to be cursed. Elizabeth Swann isn't afraid of pirates, that is, until she is kidnapped and taken aboard the Black Pearl. Now Will Turner must turn to Captain Jack Sparrow to rescue the girl he loves from the evil clutches of Barbossa and the crew of the Black Pearl. This early reader is ideal for young fans of the Pirates franchise, bringing the action of the first film to life through full-color movie stills and easy-to-read text.