Cover of The Coral Island by R. M. Ballantyne

The Coral Island

by R. M. Ballantyne

402 pages~7 hrs

Three boys, one island, and the ultimate test of survival.

Three boys cast away on a South Pacific paradise must master the wild and outwit ruthless pirates to survive. This classic tale of resourcefulness and brotherhood explores how far the human spirit can go when the comforts of home are replaced by the raw challenges of the unknown.

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