| Author |
Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 |
| Title |
The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Michelle Shephard, Tiffany Vergon, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks, Charles Aldarondo and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story centers around young Ralph Rover, whose adventurous spirit propels him into the heart of the South Seas following a shipwreck, alongside his companions, Jack Martin and Peterkin Gay. The novel explores themes of exploration and survival as the boys navigate life on an uninhabited island filled with natural beauty and potential dangers. At the start of the narrative, Ralph reflects on his childhood and the seafaring lineage of his family, sparking his desire for adventure. He embarks on a voyage aboard the ship "Arrow" but soon faces a catastrophic storm, leading to a shipwreck. The opening chapters detail the boys' escape from the wreckage and their struggle to come to terms with their new reality on the deserted island. They explore their surroundings, catalogue the wonders of the natural world, and express mixed emotions about their predicament—an exciting new home versus the melancholy of being cut off from civilization. Their playful camaraderie in their newfound freedom sets the tone for their adventures, which will unfold as they learn to navigate the challenges of survival in the wild. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Shipwreck survival -- Juvenile fiction
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Islands -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Camping -- Juvenile fiction
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Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
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Survival skills -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Oceania -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Robinsonades
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7124 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 31, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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