A magical coin coin leads sixth-graders Ruthie and Jack to 1753 Massachusetts and to Jack's pirate ancestor when they return to the Art Institute of Chicago's miniature Thorne Rooms on a mission to restore an African American family's reputation.

Sequel to: Stealing magic.

Ancestors -- A really great party -- The piece of eight -- The hidden room -- Lucy -- Hot and cold -- Voices -- Darkness -- Kendra's surprise -- Ask Isabelle -- Slingshot -- The emergency exit -- Hindsight -- Time gone by -- Goose bumps -- The Clementine -- The whale-toothed knife -- Unintended consequences -- A loophole -- A bold lass -- Mix and match -- A ragged piece of tin -- Provenance and poetry -- Awards and rewards.