The Angel's Command

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Title The Angels Command

Author	Brian Jacques
Illustrator	David Elliot
Country	United States
Language	English
Series	Castaways series
Genre(s)	Fantasy novel
Publisher	Puffin Books
Released	2003
Media type	Print (Paperback)
Pages	340
ISBN	ISBN
Preceded by	Castaways of the Flying Dutchman
Followed by	Voyage of Slaves

The Angel's Command is a novel by Brian Jacques, author of the popular children's series Redwall, and the sequel to Castaways of the Flying Dutchman. It follows the adventures of an immortal boy and his dog as they face pirates and other dangers from the high seas to the mountains. The Angel’s Command [[1]]is based on the legend of the Flying Dutchman. It tells of how a young cook boy and his dog managed to escape the fate that befell the Flying Dutchman. Instead, they were granted the ability to speak in any tongue, talk to each other, and eternal life. Ben, the boy, and Ned, the dog, are sent on a mission to help those in need. First, they meet up with a buccaneer and try to help him fulfill his dream of returning home. Ben and Ned are beset by challenges, and the last one causes the death of their dear friend. Afterwards, they meet up with two other young people, Dominic and Kary. They help an old count find his lost nephew, Adamo, who is cursed by the Razan leader to be trapped in a bear hide. Ned, Ben, Karay, and Dominic try to break the spell and restore peace and happiness to the town. Nevertheless, the boy and his dog must move on, and their story continues.

[edit] Translations

• Les Naufragés du Hollandais Volant, tome 2 : Le Pirate et la sorcière (French)