In this wonderfully quirky story, two stubborn souls - a retired pirate and a retired queen - do battle in the sailboat pond in Central Park.Inspired by memories of his past, the Old Pirate has built a marvelous replica of his sailing ship, the Laughing Dog.But when he takes it to the park to launch it in the pond, he finds the waters are not so friendly - the S.S.Uppity Duchess is unwilling to share the seas and takes aim at the Laughing Dog.Who will rule the waves in this offbeat tale of high-seas adventure and friendship found in New York City?
