Episode Seven: Return of a Needed Friend

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Episode Seven: Return of a Needed Friend

Windward Ho! Fore & Aft (Book One)

Troubles mount as the crew begins to understand their remote location, the risk of the storm, and the limited time they have to find a solution. Captain Wink begins to feel uncertain of her leadership skills — but finds relief when an old friend appears.

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Topics: AdventuresAnimalsConflict ResolutionFriends

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Windward Ho! Fore & Aft (Book One)

Episode One: Periwinkle's Parrot

Episode One: Periwinkle's Parrot

Periwinkle "Wink" Mackenzie excitedly waits to purchase the next book in her favorite series, the Windward Chronicles, but has no idea of the real adventure that awaits!
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Episode Five: Where Are We?

Episode Five: Where Are We?

The seven girls say goodbye to their parents as their journey begins. None of the children can anticipate what will happen as the sun dips below the horizon and the ship sets sail.
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Episode Three: All Aboard

Episode Three: All Aboard

Wink and her mother board The Windward along with the other finders of the Ruby Parrot bookmarks. So many different girls! What role will each have on the ship?
22 min
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Episode Seven: Return of a Needed Friend

Episode Seven: Return of a Needed Friend

Troubles mount with the storm approaching, and Wink feels uncertain of her skills — but an old friend appears to help. Who could it be?
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Episode Two: A Gathering in Rockport

Episode Two: A Gathering in Rockport

After a month of waiting and study, Wink and her mother arrive in Rockport to claim their passage on the Windward sailing vessel. What will this journey be like?
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Episode Four: Remembering

Episode Four: Remembering

Wink explores her cabin upon waking and discovers some curious details. Does she have the ability to take the journey without her mother?
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Episode Six: Charting a Course

Episode Six: Charting a Course

The Windward is at sea, and trouble follows close behind in the form of a violent storm. Does Captain Wink have what it takes to direct the crew toward safety?
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Episode Nine: Storm Winds and Stowaways

Episode Nine: Storm Winds and Stowaways

As a plan to weather the storm is set into action, the girls find their skills tested. Are they up to the task? And who is the adorable stowaway that Martha finds in the galley?
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Episode Eleven: Ninety to North (Conclusion)

Episode Eleven: Ninety to North (Conclusion)

After a series of adventures, the crew is ready to head back to their families. Will they be able to follow the mysterious directions in place for returning to Rockport?
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Episode Eight: The Hidden Cabinet

Episode Eight: The Hidden Cabinet

Seeking a way to protect themselves from the approaching storm, Captain Wink finds valuable instruction in an unusual book.
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Episode Ten: Pirates!

Episode Ten: Pirates!

During the storm, the girls spend time belowdecks building their friendships through stories. Once the rain clears, they find that a new problem awaits them: pirates!
23 min
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