Paddeltje, the cabin boy by Michiel de Ruiter reading book. Skipper Michiel de Ruyter soon sees that his new cabin boy Paddeltje is a smart guy. He teaches the boy all kinds of things about shipping. On one of his trips, De Ruyter sails to Salé, a port on the North African coast and a notorious privateer's nest, to trade with these pirates. In Salé, Paddeltje stands out among the other sailors because of his manner. This is reported to the head of the pirates, Il Tigretto. The feared captain is constantly looking for good sailors, because among his pirates there are not many who know how to sail a ship. Il Tigretto therefore sends his helper Veritas to kidnap Paddeltje... From 10 years old.