The Tale of Billy Turner and Other Stories

Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack Sparrow: The Tale of Billy Turner and Other Stories is the last in the series of young reader books written by Rob Kidd dealing with the early life of Jack Sparrow. It will be released on January 20, 2009.

Publisher's Summary
It's Pirates galore in the book store! This super special includes an all-new story about Jack's crew from the Barnacle, chronicling their tales while they were away from their fearless captain. The story also tells the origin on one of the beloved characters from the films, Bootstrap Bill Turner! In addition, five rare Young Jack Sparrow back-up stories that appeared in magazines and on websites as promotional pieces and short fiction are included, as well as a preview of the upcoming second wave of chapter books, Jack Sparrow and the Young Pirates of the Caribbean. If that weren't enough, there's also an exclusive short story based on the Legends of the Brethren Court series. All this AND original concept sketches from the series' development PLUS a gatefold cover featuring every major character that's ever appeared in a Young Jack Sparrow book!