Episode One — “A Pirate in My Town”

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Episode One — “A Pirate in My Town”

Windward Ho! Pirate Halloween

As nine-year-old Wink Mackenzie waits in line for the latest copy of her favorite book series, she spies a curiously-dressed individual she recognizes from her magical Windward pirate adventures. Who is this scurvy character and what is he doing in her hometown?

22 min
7+
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Episode Eight — “The Pirate Party”

Episode Eight — “The Pirate Party”

The quest takes a turn when the girls realize that Captain Salt’s precious gift was not quite what they had expected — much to everyone’s delight.
26 min
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Episode Seven — “The Tale That Turned Fear Into Fancy”

Episode Seven — “The Tale That Turned Fear Into Fancy”

With their newfound skill, the girls persuade three of the pirates to accompany them back to their rightful surroundings, all the while in pursuit of the magical lodestone. Will they be able to fulfill their quest in time?
20 min
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Episode Six — "Pasahro Cucko and the Storying Secret"

Episode Six — "Pasahro Cucko and the Storying Secret"

Thrilled to be reunited with their avian friend, the Windward crew develop a plan to convince the Spelljammer pirates to return to their native habitat … using the spellbinding power of words and stories.
19 min
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Episode Five — "Captain Salt and the Stone of Plieone"

Episode Five — "Captain Salt and the Stone of Plieone"

The eight girls navigate a tense encounter with Captain Salt and negotiate a bargain — if the girls find both the crew and a precious possession of the Captain’s, Pi can go free. But how will they succeed?
24 min
7+

Episode Four — “Harder Than We Thought”

Episode Four — “Harder Than We Thought”

The Windward crew know they must return their pirate friends to their natural habitat, but how? The pirates have all fallen in love with modern day conveniences!
30 min
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Episode Three — “Pirates, Pirates Everywhere”

Episode Three — “Pirates, Pirates Everywhere”

The serious nature of the situation crystallizes as the Windward crew communicates together about their unique experiences. Pirates are appearing in everyone’s hometowns — what is to be done?
17 min
7+

Episode Two — “A Spelljammer Situation”

Episode Two — “A Spelljammer Situation”

On a routine errand, 13-year-old Val Solida encounters a particularly strange customer at her local convenience store. Hold on — does she know this eccentric man?
21 min
7+

Episode One — “A Pirate in My Town”

Episode One — “A Pirate in My Town”

As nine-year-old Wink Mackenzie waits in line for the latest copy of her favorite book series, she spies a curiously-dressed individual she recognizes from her magical Windward pirate adventures.
22 min
7+

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