The Jewel of Zapharella (is a book originally written for the young 8-14) but, it ended up being a book for the young at heart. The Jewel is an action packed book full of adventures of a young boy and his young friend. The boy who has not heard or seen his father in some time hears his gaurdian talking about his father's ship being looted and burnt by pirates. In search for his father the adventures start...many ships carrying precious cargo are sank, but those carrying nothing of value aren't touched...a strange happening until an old witch explains about a beautiful blue jewel.