Book is in French Barbapoule is the captain of the flamboyant Basskour, a ship with eccentric treasure seekers on board. As he sets sail for the Bourbon, he encounters the fearsome pirate Falcon, who attacks anything that sails within range of his cannons. Fearing the coming fight, Barbapoule sees no other solution than to flee! What if the biggest threat didn't come from the pirate Falcon? At sea, obstacles are legion. Will Barbapoule be able to protect ship and crew against all dangers?