"Chibley the Cat is the Rodent Control Officer aboard the sailing ship Picton Castle. They have come to Halifax for a Tall Ships Festival. This is Chibley’s first trip and she is very excited. She meets Clara and Erik the Red, who live aboard CSS Acadia. Erik is a bit of a dare devil. He refers to Chibley, as “one fine feline” and decides to show her the waterfront attractions. Chibley’s shipmates caution her not to stray too far from the waterfront, but each day Erik takes Chibley a little further away. This worries Chibley, but she goes along. Each day is a new and exciting adventure. On the last day, returning late, she finds the slip empty. Where is the ship? Will they come back for her? Afraid and alone she sits looking at the Harbour. She just wants to be with her shipmates. Will she ever sail on the Picton Castle again, or are her sailing days over?" --From the publisher